Meet Your Paramedic
Meet Your Paramedic Introduction We are excited to introduce you to Helen, a dedicated paramedic. Her diverse experiences enrich our understanding of First Aid and Trauma Care. Who is Helen? … Continue Reading →
Category: Blog
The Prostate
Today we are going to discuss the Prostrate as it is often forgotten as something that needs to be checked by men due to lack of knowledge, denial or embarrassment. … Continue Reading →
The Healing Process
When the body is cut, the body starts to repair injuries within the first 24 hours but it is between 48-72 hours and can be up to 21 days when … Continue Reading →
Bites and Stings
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
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 →
Minor Injuries
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 →
Types of Injury
There are several more types of injuries that can occur, these include. Contusion: A bruise or a blunt blow. Different people bruise in different ways. For example the elderly or … Continue Reading →
Insect repellent is ‘safe’ to use and vital for those traveling to World Cup
Repellents that contain Deet are safe to use, say scientists who are warning that protection is vital for UK people travelling to tropical destinations, including the World Cup in Brazil. … Continue Reading →
Skin cancer trial results ‘exciting’
Both treatments, for advanced melanoma, are designed to enable the immune system to recognise and target tumours. The findings were released at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference in … Continue Reading →
Dental Emergencies – what to do if you are injured in the mouth
Dental Emergencies can happen at any time by an impact injury in the mouth or face. They can be very painful and have a lot of blood. In this edition … Continue Reading →