Emergency situations can happen at any time and anywhere, for this reason it is important to know what to do. Continuing with our topic of First Aid at work, this issue of HealthTips allows readers to learn about what a sudden cardiac arrest is and how to provide "Hands -Only CPR" to someone in need. This issue also addresses what to do when other emergency situations occur, such as choking, diabetic shock and heat stroke. You can use this issue of Health Tips to teach agricultural workers basic first aid steps in each of these emergency situations. It is available in both English and Spanish. For previous editions, please visit our website.
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations, so it is not uncommon for accidents and injuries to occur on the job. For this reason, it is important for workers to learn some first aid tips. In this issue of Health Tips / Consejos de Salud, readers will learn about first aid for some of the most common injuries in agriculture: strains, sprains, and bone fractures. Readers will also learn when to call 911 or go see a doctor. Available in English and Spanish. Visit our website for previous editions. Acid reflux is a common problem that people often ignore or try to fix with over-the-counter medicines, like Tums or Rolaids. However, acid reflux should not be taken lightly. In this issue of Health Tips, readers will learn about acid reflux, what causes it, and the consequences of this health problem. The articles offer recommendations for preventing and treating mild acid reflux at home, as well as information about medicines for treating more severe cases. Readers will also learn about gastroesophageal disease or GERD, a long-lasting and more serious form of acid reflux. GERD can cause chest pain that can be confused with a heart attack, so readers will learn how to differentiate if the pain they feel is a sign of GERD or of a heart problem. You may view and download previous issues of Health Tips in our digital archive. __________________________________________ El reflujo es un problema común que las personas muchas veces ignoran o tratan de resolver con medicinas disponibles sin receta médica, como Tums o Rolaids. Sin embargo, el reflujo no se debe tomar a la ligera. En esta edición de Consejos de Salud, los lectores aprenderán sobre el reflujo, qué lo causa, y las consecuencias de este problema de salud. Los artículos proveen recomendaciones para prevenir y tratar el reflujo leve en la casa, así como información sobre las medicinas que se usan para tratar casos más severos. Los lectores también aprenderán sobre la enfermedad del reflujo gastroesofágico o GERD (por sus siglas en inglés), una forma más seria de reflujo que puede durar mucho tiempo. GERD puede causar un dolor de pecho que se puede confundir con un ataque al corazón, así que los lectores aprenderán a diferenciar si el dolor que sienten es una señal de GERD o de un problema del corazón. Usted puede ver y bajar ediciones previas en nuestra página de Internet. |
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