The Precordial thump
We are just going to quickly look at the concept of a precordial thump. We know that when a heart goes into a shockable rhythm, the quicker that we can … Continue Reading →
Category: The First Aid Show
High Pressure Injection Injuries
We are often asked about injuries and illnesses that happen and we just wanted to tell you about a case in a factory, where hydraulic equipment was being used. A … Continue Reading →
Total ankle replacement operation
Welcome to this edition in The First Aid Show. In this edition, we are going to follow on from a couple of other videos we have done, where we have … Continue Reading →
Lifepak CR2 AED available with wifi and 3G
The LifePac CR2 is a little different to other AED units, having advanced features in addition to those of a standard unit. It is also available in fully or semi-automatic … Continue Reading →
Heartsine 360P AED
The Samaritan PAD 360P AED is a fully automatic defibrillator designed to analyse heart rhythm and if needed automatically deliver a life-saving electrical shock. It looks very similar to the … Continue Reading →
Foxseal chest seal
Foxseal chest seal is an occlusive dressing for the treatment of open chest wounds. It is designed as a tool to prevent pneumothorax in a patient. It comes as a … Continue Reading →
Consent in First Aid
Consent in first aid is important to protect yourself and the patient. Understanding simple steps will protect you.
Newborn CPR for BLS Healthcare Professionals
Newborn advice for CPR, for Healthcare professionals as this is different to standard infant CPR. This guidance is just for Healthcare professionals and not standard first aiders. Newborn life support … Continue Reading →
Flail Chest
Flail chest is when a segment of the thoracic cage is separated from the rest of the chest, a condition known as flail chest exists. Flail chest is usually defined … Continue Reading →
Seizures and Cardiac Arrest
Resuscitation Council guidelines state that “The victim who is unresponsive and not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest and requires CPR. Bystanders and emergency medical dispatchers should be suspicious of … Continue Reading →