1. Keep the patient’s head tilted right back as far as it will go, with the chin jutting up. Place one hand under the neck to lift and support it.
2. Open the patient’s mouth.
3. Take a deep breath, and place your mouth tightly over the victim’s mouth. Pinch his nostrils firmly shut so that no air can escape. (Or seal his mouth with your hand and put your mouth over his nose.) Blow slowly and deeply. His chest should rise as his lungs fila
4. Take your mouth away and turn your held, to watch the patient’s chest fall as the air comes out. By keeping your ear close to his mouth, you may also hear, or feel, the exhaled breath.
5. If the victim doesn’t exhale after the first breath, quickly tilt the head further back and try again. Still nothing? Roll the victim on his side and strike him between the shoulder blades. This may dislodge any obstruction further down in the throat. Wipe his mouth clear and resume mouth-to-mouth breathing.
6. As soon as the casualty has completed an exhaled breath, breathe into his mouth again. Blow again, allow all the air to escape, then begin again. Give the first four breaths as rapidly as possible. After that, continue at a steady, rhythmical rate, in time with the rise and fall of the victim’s chest. This will probably mean giving about 10 or 12 breaths per minute. For babies and small children, cover both nose and mouth with your mouth, and blow gentle puffs of air—just sufficient to cause the chest to rise. The first 6 to 10 puffs should be given as rapidly as possible. After that, the child will need around 15 to 20 breaths a minute.
7. Continue mouth-to-mouth resuscitation until the casualty is able to breathe freely by himself. His breaths will be weak and shallow at first. Help him along for a while, keeping your breaths in time with his own. When he is breathing strongly and steadily, place him in the coma position. Keep checking on his breathing until medical help arrives.
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Have you noticed a rash of drug stores popping up in your neighborhood lately? Over the last several years, there is one major chain in particular that has taken over major food chain stores and used the space to “become the largest integrated provider of prescriptions and health-related services in the nation,” according to the CVS website.
Moreover, CVS isn’t just a pharmacy; it is an all-purpose generic department store where you can find just about anything you need: items for baby and child, cosmetics and beauty aids, diet and nutrition products, personal care products, and household items, appliances, pet items, gift cards and supplies, natural and organic products, and groceries as well.
Unique to CVS is their Consultation Corner reserved for health-related issues and prescriptions. Combined with their drug and health information center, CVS provides answers to commonly asked questions about prescription drugs and advice on what type of over-the-counter medicine to take for a specific problem.
According to CVS, “We continually challenge ourselves to redefine convenience for the diverse needs of our customers. From selecting sites to the layout of the store to the hours we operate and the services we provide, our goal is to deliver increasingly greater convenience.”
If you have ever shopped at a CVS store, you can attest to the fact that they do provide the best service for their customers’ needs; from the on-site parking lot, to the huge selection of products, to the generous aisle space that allows for a greater flow of traffic for customers. As CVS asserts, “Our stores are inviting and easy to shop in. Every store is renovated, on average, at least once every five years. This fresh environment keeps customers coming back.”
If you have never shopped at a CVS store, you are in for quite a surprise. Larger than a convenience store and smaller than a department store, there is no doubt that CVS customers have become loyal members of the CVS family. Certainly, the prescription and health services that are offered alone outweigh most traditional mom and pop pharmacies.
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Probably for only four to six minutes. The air we breathe in supplies the oxygen that is vital to keep every part of the body alive. And the brain, which itself controls breathing, is the first to suffer from lack of oxygen. If no air is entering the lungs, the heart will continue to beat for a little longer, supplying blood to the brain and other parts of the body. But soon, the supply of oxygen already in the blood is used up. First, the patient loses consciousness, because the brain is no longer getting sufficient oxygen to function. Then lack of oxygen in the heart causes it to stop beating. Without oxygen, the brain can survive undamaged for only about four minutes. The heart may survive for as long as 12 minutes. But within six minutes, the person will almost certainly be dead.
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I think I’m in an emotionally-abusive relationship but I can’t bring myself to leave.
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PUT ON RECORD ALL HIS WICKED DEEDS
Write down in your diary every single insult he’s thrown at you. Also, jot down selfish deeds like “Jan 12: He refuses to attend my mum’s birthday dinner because he thinks she’s long-winded” or “May 4: He doesn’t want to bring me to his friend’s wedding. He says I’d be an embarrassment.” Seeing all the proof on will help you realize what a real loser he is. And when you feel yourself losing resolve, just go back to your record for a reminder!
PLOT AND SCHEME FOR SOME ME-TIME
When you start to spend more time away from him, you’ll come to realize that life is good without him. You can probably nurture your soul better than he can. Sign up for a foreign language class or schedule weekly dinners with friends who treat you good!
LEAVE HIM
Once you’ve gathered up enough courage to cut him get support from trusted family and friends. Your loved ones will make sure he doesn’t try to weasel his way back in and protect you from any more insults he might hurl your way.
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I’ve got no degree, no job, no boyfriend, no future. I feel like such a loser!
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When you’re on the bottom rung, there’s nowhere to go but up. Just look at Cameron Diaz in the empowering flick In Her Shoes. As Maggie, she’s a hot blonde who’s a hit with the men, but she’s found no real happiness. When she betrays her sister Rose, Maggie finds herself all alone. Instead of beating herself up for being a loser, she rises up! She starts a personal-shopper service (financial independence, check). She makes up with Rose and faces the truth about their mum’s death (emotional maturity, check.) She learns to read (self-confidence, check). See? No one’s hopeless. Start somewhere and keep going till you have the life you want.
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The longest I’ve stayed in a job is five months. I can’t seem to find anything I like. Is this a bad pattern?
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Unless you’re a high-level, sought-after exec, chances are a chronic job-hopper like you could end up in a career no-man’s land. Think about why you left your previous jobs so quickly. If it’s to do with growth, speak to HR to get a better picture of your career advancement before handing in your notice. As a fresh entry into the working world, you need an anchor on your resume to give your career history some weight. How many years are we talking about here?
Put in at least three years in an executive-level job. In your first year, learn the ropes. In the second year, introduce program mes that you have conceptualized. In the third year, see — and get satisfaction from — the results of your work. Bosses are iffy about hiring executives with less than three years’ experience in their portfolio. Think about it: Would you hire someone who doesn’t have the commitment to see the job through?
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I want to break away from the usual group travels. How do venture solo?
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Visit any mall and museum you like, spend as long as you want lounging on the beach, eat any cuisine that suits your fancy. These are just a few of the joys of traveling solo.
Open your mind
Start at www. travelaloneandloveit.com, which lists hotels, resorts, tours and cruises that cater to solo travelers.
Read up!
Before you take off, do research on your destination. What’s the weather and currency? How are women perceived? Any safety issues? Pack accordingly.
Bring comforting companions
If you find it challenging to eat or sleep by yourself, take one absorbing novel and an iPod loaded with your favorite tunes.
Take a camera
Have fun capturing the world from your point of view. It doubles as a safety tool too! When you’re being hounded by a creepy stranger, snap away and look busy.
Don’t forget emergency essentials
You don’t want to be in some strange country searching frantically for medicine or a flashlight. Be well-prepared.
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