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Resuscitation Council 2015 recommendations we released last Thursday and we have studied the latest Resuscitation changes and are changing over to the new recommendations on our courses very soon. The … Continue Reading →
The guidelines are being reviewed on 15th October 2015 but the ERC and UK Resuscitation Council. In this edition of the First Aid Show we will discuss what will be … Continue Reading →
Opening the airway is an important part of any initial assessment to ensure that we keep the airway clear and free from obstructions. The technique is easy and very important. … Continue Reading →
AED units can be found in many locations and in different storage boxes. In earlier editions of the First Aid Show we looked at the lockable outside boxes and now … Continue Reading →
In this edition of the First Aid Show we look at whether hand gels can replace hand washing. Hand gels do not remove dirt like washing does but they do … Continue Reading →
The World Health Organisation has approved a blood test that can give a result on if a patient has Ebola within minutes not hours. Existing tests can take 12-24 hours to get … Continue Reading →
David Cameron has pledged £300 million to help fund Dementia research and training. There are 850,ooo people living with Dementia in the UK and this figure is expected to exceed … Continue Reading →
A bite can create a puncture wound or tear and you have to treat as for serious bleeding. A sting is from an insect and there is often not much … Continue Reading →
Fainting is a common cause of a patient losing consciousness. It is caused by a lack of blood to the brain. This can be caused by anxiety, hunger, pregnancy, stress, … Continue Reading →
There are many minor injuries that as a first aider you may have to deal with. Some will need little treatment but be aware that something more serious is not … Continue Reading →