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Essential Tools For Midwives

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Midwifery is a profession that is essential to the function of the human race. Without midwives to help with the delivery of newborns, many parents who prefer or necessitate home deliveries along with their infants would have limited options for a safe birthing process. These incredible professionals, most of them being women, have been helping people through the birthing process for centuries. There are a few necessary tools that a midwife needs while out on the job today.

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Resuscitation Equipment

Although it is uncommon for mothers or their newborns to require resuscitation, it is a good idea for a midwife to be prepared for the worst. Oxygen masks that are designed to fit both the parent and the newborn are typical for midwives to have in their birthing kits in case something does go wrong.

Fetal Position Model

Having an anatomical fetal position model Mullica Hill NJ can benefit a midwife greatly. As the name suggests, these handy and compact little tools help a midwife to determine the exact positioning of the fetus inside the womb. This aids in giving midwives the knowledge they need to provide the best care for their patients.

Condoms

This is one item that you may not consider to belong in a midwife’s supply bag. Family planning, however, is an important part of the childbirth process in many cases. For individuals who may not have the privilege of education or money, a midwife may offer condoms to ensure that their patient has access to birth control.

Of course, these are only some of the tools a midwife might have on hand during a house call. Anything from sutures to gauze to blood pressure cuffs to rubber gloves is common to find in a birthing kit as well. These tools help midwives to carry out the important duty of bringing new life into the world.

Simple things to practice to avoid acquiring Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

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Sharing a transcribed interview of Dr. Enrique Tayag, Infectious Disease Specialist, by actor Robin Padilla during the latter’s visit to the Department of Health.

Grabbed photo of Dr. Eric Tayag from the interview. Credit: Mr. Padilla

Dr. Tayag said that since coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is transmitted through droplet, cough, sneeze, he suggested a simple yet effective steps to avoid acquiring the virus from unsuspecting sources using the acronym WUHAN.

Wuhan, the sprawling capital of Central China’s Hubei province, is the ground zero for coronavirus, affecting thousands to date.

W – Wash your hands from palm to palm, digits, end of nails, thumbs, for a good 20 seconds.

U – Use you mask correctly and only when necessary (mag mask ka lang kung may ubo at sipon ka). The blue color facing outward. The white side which is absorbent should be worn inward.

H – Have your temperature check everyday. (mag-absent sa school at opisina kung may lagnat)

A – Avoid large crowd. (social distancing – iwasan makihalubilo)

N – Never touch your face without washing your hands first.

“Kapag sinunod nyo ‘yon (WUHAN), malaki ang posibilidad na hindi kayo mahawahan ng NCov (now named COVID-19),” the epidemiologist said. 

Meantime, the 2019 novel coronavirus disease has been named as coronavirus disease (COVID-19). WHO Director-General Dr Tedros shared: “Under agreed guidelines between WHO, the World Organisation for Animal Health and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, we had to find a name that did not refer to a geographical location, an animal, an individual or group of people, and which is also pronounceable and related to the disease.Having a name matters to prevent the use of other names that can be inaccurate or stigmatizing. It also gives us a standard format to use for any future coronavirus outbreaks.”

Creating a Balanced Fire Control System

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Fire damage can be dramatic, but fires are much more preventable today than they were in even the recent past. There are now lots of systems in place that will help people immediately address problems with fire. As long as those systems are functioning properly, they’ll reduce the threats associated with both major and minor fires.

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Water Sprinklers

The majority of buildings are equipped with water sprinklers now. These sprinklers can be efficiently installed throughout a building. Systems like these also tend to last for a long time, especially if they’re inspected regularly enough. Sprinklers can be used to eliminate major fires.

There are also fire suppression techniques that will address smaller fires. Getting a fire suppression system inspection california will help one way or another. 

Manual Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers can be particularly valuable when it comes to stopping relatively small fires from spreading. People who see a fire starting right in front of them can use handheld fire extinguishers to neutralize a fire right at its source. These devices are incredibly useful in specific circumstances.

A fire extinguisher may not be sufficient if the fire in question has grown beyond a certain point. Fires that start in unoccupied parts of the buildings without adequate fire alarms might actually get to this level before anyone even notices them. Most buildings will have fire extinguishers today, and these devices will be part of a larger set of fire control systems. 

Multiple Methods

People who are get varied fire control systems installed can defend themselves from a wide range of fires. They won’t be relying on only one form of technology. These individuals will have backup systems in place.

Inspectors can keep both complicated and simple fire control systems in good shape. Qualified inspectors will prevent multiple disasters before they begin.

Important things to observe during the rainy season

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Credit: People’s Tonight Editorial Cartoon 06-10-18; NVT

Water

  • Make sure drinking water is from a safe source.
  • When in doubt, boil water for 2 minutes or longer, or chlorinate drinking water to make it safe.

Food

  • Food should be well-cooked.
  • Leftovers should be covered and kept away from household pests.
  • Food waste should be disposed of properly.

Clothing

  • Keep yourself dry and warm.

Others

  • Consult a doctor at once if you, or any household member, have any sign or symptom of infection. This will help prevent the spread of infection in the evacuation area.
  • Common infections or diseases that may spread in an evacuation area include coughs and colds; acute gastroenteritis; skin and eye infections; measles; dengue; leptospirosis; and hepatitis A.
  • Do not allow children to wade in floodwaters to avoid diseases, such as leptospirosis.
  • Dispose all waste properly.
  • Maintain personal hygiene. Always wash your hands before and after eating and using the toilet.
  • Put safety first. Stay away from hanging wires and unstable structures.

Typhoons

  • Typhoons (tropical cyclones), also known as bagyo, hit the country around 19 times in a typical year. Typhoons bring strong winds and heavy rains resulting in flooding, great damage to crops, houses and buildings, and death due to accidents. Climate change affects the increase in the intensity of typhoons.

Coping with Typhoons Preparations for Typhoon

  • Tune into the radio or TV, or log on to the Internet, for regular updates on the weather.
  • Have an emergency kit ready. Fill a watertight box/container with canned goods, soda crackers, bottled water, and other ready-to-eat, non-perishable food items. Include a flashlight with extra batteries, transmitter radio with battery, mobile phone, blanket, and clothing.

During Strong Winds and Heavy Rains

  • Watch out for falling debris (roof tiles, signs, GI sheets, tree branches, etc.)
  • When inside the house or building, do not stay near the windows and watch out for broken glass.
  • Unplug all electrical appliances.
  • Do not get close to the riverbank or seashore.

During Floods

  • Evacuate to a higher ground.
  • Secure children on a higher ground or on a flotation device.
  • Wear a protective head gear or helmet while evacuating.
  • Use a rope to secure yourself.
  • Carry the elderly or sick on your back.
  • Watch out for open manholes or side ditches. Use a stick to check the safety around your feet when walking on flooded areas.
  • Call for Help Emergency: 911

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