Everyone is afraid of accidents and injuries. And everyone is also afraid of having to help – and not being able to. Projections from a 2002 survey found that 35 million are apprehensive about giving first aid; 25 million would wait for someone else to help. This attitude can cost some people their lives. Helping … First Aid: Every Minute Counts
Minor wounds such as skin abrasions or small cuts are common in children and the bleeding stops by itself after a few minutes. They can air dry or are cleaned, disinfected, and possibly covered with a band-aid. In contrast, caution is advised for large wounds with heavy blood loss, because children have a lower overall … What to do When Bleeding?
Of course, you can’t protect your children from accidents around the clock without at the same time taking away some of their independence and activity. Here it is necessary to find the right balance between safety and freedom. Prevention is important in any case. This means recognizing early on where dangers lurk and avoiding them, … Can you Protect your Child?
Even though most Germans have taken a first aid course at least once for their driver’s license, many do not dare to perform resuscitative measures in an emergency. But in an emergency, fast help is crucial. In the following, you can refresh your knowledge of first aid measures for respiratory arrest, unconsciousness and other medical … First Aid: Measures in Case of Emergency
Communication has always been – and still is – an important part of the exchange between two people. However, not every conversation is a true dialogue. What characterizes a good conversation and what are the prerequisites for it? The American linguists George Lakoff and Mark Johnson describe a genuine dialogue, i.e. an exchange between two … From Dialogue: the Art of Having Good Conversations
