Drowning and forms of drowning

What happens during drowning? In drowning, the oxygen supply is interrupted, so that one ultimately suffocates. Drowning is defined as ultimately suffocating: In the lungs of a drowning person, the red blood cells (erythrocytes) can no longer be loaded with oxygen. The longer the oxygen supply is cut off, the more cells in the body … Drowning and forms of drowning

Drinking water and food hygiene

The main diseases that can be contracted through food and drinking water are: Brucellosis Cholera Clonorchiasis Diarrhea Giardiasis Hepatitis A and hepatitis E Polio Anthrax Roundworm infestation Tuberculosis Typhoid fever Vaccinations are only available against hepatitis A, polio and typhoid. For eating food in countries with hygiene deficiencies, the following mnemonic is especially important: “Peel … Drinking water and food hygiene

MMR Vaccination: How often, for whom, how safe?

What is the MMR vaccination? The MMR vaccination is a triple vaccination that simultaneously protects against infection with measles, mumps and rubella viruses. It is a live vaccination: the MMR vaccine contains measles, mumps and rubella viruses that are still capable of reproducing but have been weakened. These can no longer trigger the respective disease. … MMR Vaccination: How often, for whom, how safe?

Safe Barbecue

With around 80 to 100 million barbecues lit in Germany between April and October, between 3,000 to 4,000 barbecue accidents happen year after year, 400 to 500 of them ending in serious burns. The barbecue A safety-tested barbecue can be recognized by the DIN 66077 number attached to the appliance. With this, DIN CERTCO, Gesellschaft … Safe Barbecue

Blood: Role in Human Body

Human blood and blood plasma cannot be produced artificially. Sick people who need blood or drugs from blood or blood plasma are therefore dependent on donors. Cancer patients need the most blood, followed by heart, stomach and intestinal patients, and only in fourth place accident victims. This is how our blood is made up Our … Blood: Role in Human Body

Digital Mammography

The “digital full-field mammography system”, whose quality criteria comply with the latest EU guidelines, optimizes breast cancer diagnostics. The new procedure for the early detection of breast cancer has many advantages over previous methods. More safety “Greater safety in the detection of life-threatening small tumors and considerably lower radiation exposure than with conventional equipment are … Digital Mammography

Cyclists: the Most Important Rules for Their Safety on the Road

Although according to the data of the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, the number of cyclists killed in traffic accidents in 2007 is down significantly by 12.6 percent compared to the same period in 2006, the number of injured cyclists in the named time comparison increased by 2.6 percent overall: 79,020 cyclists were involved in … Cyclists: the Most Important Rules for Their Safety on the Road

Which child seats are available? | How do I transport a baby in a car?

Which child seats are available? The shapes and variations of the different child seats are very different and have many small special features. When buying a child seat, you should not pay too much attention to the appearance or price, but rather to comfort, correct fit and safety. The different child seat models can be … Which child seats are available? | How do I transport a baby in a car?

How do I transport a baby in a car?

Introduction Transporting a baby in a car requires careful preparation. In advance, you should inform yourself sufficiently about the possible transport systems and test them before making a final decision. It is particularly important to ensure that the transport system is sufficiently protected and safe. In most cases, babies are transported in child car seats … How do I transport a baby in a car?