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Should I Elect an FSA or HSA?
What is an HSA and FSA? HSA and FSA stand for Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account, respectively. They are both accounts that allow you to set aside money...
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How to Stay Compliant with OSHA Regulations
OSHA sets specific safety and health standards for various industries (e.g., construction, general industry, maritime). Companies need to comply with the standards applicable to their specific operations. OSHA requires training...
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When Should I Use an Epipen or Epinephrine?
The injector form (EpiPen) of epinephrine has been available since 1987 in the USA. Today, Hero offers the AUVI-Q over the Epipen, because we believe the AUVI-Q has significant advantages to help...
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What is Formaldehyde and How Much is in the Air I Breath?
Monitoring air for formaldehyde can be important in certain situations, depending on your circumstances and concerns. Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent gas that can be found in indoor environments, and...
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Should i Get an Air Monitor?
Deciding whether to get an air monitor depends on your specific circumstances, concerns, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider when deciding whether an air monitor is right for...
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Why is Oxygen Important to Administer in an Emergency?
Oxygen is crucial in emergency situations for several reasons: Respiration Support: Oxygen is essential for human respiration. In emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or drowning, providing supplemental oxygen...
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What are Breathing Emergencies?
Breathing emergencies can arise from a variety of conditions and scenarios, ranging from acute incidents such as choking to complications arising from chronic diseases such as asthma. Here are some...
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What is Difference between LifePak 1000 ECG Display and Graphical Display?
ECG: The ECG display configuration enables the visualization of the patient's electrocardiogram (ECG), providing a detailed view of the cardiac rhythm. This is vital for medical personnel to evaluate the...
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NARCAN plus Oxygen Recommended-SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Tool Kit
Step 3: Support Person's Breathing Ideally, individuals who are experiencing opioid overdose should be ventilated with 100% oxygen before naloxone is administered so as to reduce the risk of acute...
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Oxygen Support During Cardiac Arrest
Because the heart is not normally pumping blood to the organs during cardiac arrest, the victim is forced towards unconsciousness where breathing can become shallow or stop. Lack of oxygen...
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