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HOW AIR AMBULANCE COSTS ARE CALCUATED
One of the most common questions we are asked at the Flying Doctors air ambulance service is how much the service costs. The short answer is that ‘it depends’. The cost of an air ambulance service depends on a whole number of factors that we will be discussing in this...
GALLSTONES
These are pieces of solid materials that form in the gallbladder; a small organ located under the liver. holds a digestive fluid called bile that's released into your small intestine. Often, people who have gall stones are unaware of its presence until a bile duct is...
SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES
Air ambulances are functional all over the world and this is a short list of a few selected air ambulances around the world. We briefly also explore how they function. The Australian Flying Doctors Air Ambulance Service The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is...
FDN FIRST AID SERIES – ELECTROCUTION
An electric shock is an injury to the body from direct contact with a high-voltage source. An electrical shock may cause burns, or it may leave no visible mark on the skin. In either case, an electrical current passing through the body can cause internal damage,...
ACNE (PIMPLES)
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. Acne is most common among...
FDN FIRST AID SERIES – WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE A COLD
The common cold is viral infection of your nose and it’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Colds are causes by viruses and expected to last 3-10 days; although may last longer in smokers. Children are the most susceptible to colds; although adults...