Hypothermia and Its Causes
Understanding Hypothermia and Its Causes Hypothermia is a medical emergency where the body’s core temperature drops below the normal 37 degrees Celsius to below 35 degrees Celsius. This drastic … Continue Reading →
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Seasickness
Understanding and Managing Seasickness Seasickness, also known as motion sickness, is a common ailment that affects many individuals during sea travel. This condition arises from a discord between the body’s … Continue Reading →
Preparing for Home Emergencies
Preparing for Home Emergencies Emergencies occur daily across the UK and globally, arising from severe weather, natural disasters, intentional actions, accidents, or infrastructure failures. These situations can be abrupt and … Continue Reading →
ProtectUK Website and App
Enhancing Security with the ProtectUK Website and App In today’s ever-changing security landscape, the need for robust protective measures has never been more urgent. The ProtectUK Website and App, developed … Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →