by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Jul 30, 2020 | 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 | 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...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Aug 6, 2018 | Emergency Response, First Aid, General, Occupational Health
We have all heard weird stories of doctors leaving surgical instruments inside patients, wrongful amputation of limbs, and accidental removal of normal organs. Much as we would have loved to debunk these tales, unfortunately there are documented evidences of such...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Jul 20, 2018 | Emergency Response, Expats, General, Occupational Health
Injury, also known as physical trauma, is a damage to the body caused by an external force – accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and other causes. An accident is an incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, resulting to damage or injury. They are...
by flyingdoctorsnigeria | Jul 12, 2018 | Emergency Response, First Aid, General, Health, Occupational Health
Asthma is a disease in which the airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult and triggers coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The World Health Organization estimates that 235 million people suffer from asthma all over the...
