by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 28, 2022 | Emergency Response, Expats, First Aid, General, Health, Medical News, Occupational Health, Occupational Health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines self-medication as the use of drugs to treat self-diagnosed disorders or symptoms or the intermittent or continued use of prescribed drug for chronic or recurrent disease or symptoms. Self-medication is a very common...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | May 6, 2022 | General, Health, Occupational Health
Lack of sleep Getting enough sleep every night is crucial for human health. It is not a luxury but something people need for good health. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions such as weight gain, weakened immune system,...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Mar 5, 2022 | Emergency Response, Expats, First Aid, General, Occupational Health
Strong emotions like fear, sadness, or other symptoms of depression are normal, but when they interfere with our daily activities then it becomes an issue. What is Stress It is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Jan 25, 2022 | Emergency Response, Expats, First Aid, General, Ground Ambulance, Health, Occupational Health, Remote Site
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Sep 3, 2018 | Emergency Response, General, Ground Ambulance, Occupational Health
WHAT IS CHOKING Choking is a blockage of the upper airway by food or other objects, which prevents a person from breathing effectively. Choking is a true medical emergency that requires fast, appropriate action by anyone available. Emergency medical teams may not...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Aug 28, 2018 | Emergency Response, First Aid, General, Occupational Health
Kidney stones also known as nephrolithiasis are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. These stones can develop in one or both kidneys and most often affect people aged 30 to 60. According to the National Health Service in United...
