Air in the stomach (Gastric Distention) - During rescue breathing and CPR, air may enter the stomach in addition to the lungs. To avoid this, keep the casualty's head tilted back,…

CPR with Help of Second Person When a second person who is trained in administering CPR arrives at the scene, do the following: The second person shall identify himself or…

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including cardiac arrest or near drowning, in which someone's breathing and heartbeat has stopped. Ideally, CPR…

Basic Life Support Atmospheric air that is essential for life contains approximately 21% oxygen. When you breathe (inhale), only a quarter of the air is taken by the blood in…

Do's and Dont's Remain calm. The most important thing in an emergency is not to panic. Provide immediate first aid as per the injury. Keep the person in a comfortable…

Digestive System and abdomen Learning Objectives: Identify the major organs and accessory organs of the digestive system Describe the functions of the enzymes involved in digestion of food IntroductionThe digestive…

The respiratory system is primarily involved in the exchange of gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) between the atmosphere and the blood that provides oxygen to the cells and removes carbon…

Learning Objective: Understand the primary function of the circulatory system and its physiology. Trace the flow of blood through the heart Describe the structure of the heart. Describe the conducting…

Introduction The anatomical system, which enables movement, is termed the muscular system. Muscles are the contractile tissues of the body derived from embryonic germ cells. The muscular system is controlled…

Learning Objectives Describe the functions of bone  Contrast the structure of bones found in the axial and appendicular skeleton Identify the parts and locations of the major bones present in…

IntroductionA good health means a proper balance between the physical and mental conditions. Based on the influences of external and internal environment and the individual tendencies, health differs from one…

IntroductionHuman anatomy is the term used to denote the study of the structure of human body. There are various terminologies used in human anatomy that specify the anatomical position and…