Ebola – learn more about the Ebola virus and if you are at risk
Ebola is a virus that is affecting thousands, mainly in Africa but reading in isolated cases further afield. In this episode of the First Aid Show we look at the … Continue Reading →
Tag: First aid
Waiting for the EMS to Arrive
In this episode of the First Aid Show, we look at the things that you can do or get someone else to do, while waiting for the emergency services to … Continue Reading →
The Bag Valve Mask or BVM
The Bag Valve Mask or BVM is a common piece of equipment used by medical professionals but this is also a very easy thing for first aiders to use as … Continue Reading →
What is 2 Minutes of Chest Compressions Like?
In this episode of the First Aid Show we answer a question that we are often asked at ProTrainings on courses, what is it like to deliver 2 minutes of … Continue Reading →
Cardiac Arrest – what happens?
In this episode of the First Aid Show we look at what happens when someone goes into Cardiac Arrest and discuss with a lead resuscitation officer. CPR is easy to … Continue Reading →
Dealing with Infants and Children
Dealing with Infants and Children is often harder than adults as they react differently and things can get worse very quickly. It is important to monitor children and infants carefully … Continue Reading →
Want to know more about first aid and medical news?
If you would like to learn more about first aid and training courses available nationally through our national network of approved and monitored instructors visit the ProTrainings first aid training … Continue Reading →
Hyperventilation and how to treat a patient
Hyperventilation occurs when the rate and quantity of alveolar ventilation of carbon dioxide exceeds body’s production of carbon dioxide. Hyperventilation can be voluntary or involuntary. When breathing is excessive, more … Continue Reading →
Meet the Manikins at the Simulation Suite
In the last episode we looked at the simulation unit and in this episode we look in more detail on the sorts of things that advanced manikins can offer. At … Continue Reading →
Introduction to the Simulation Unit
We use the simulation unit for advanced and instructor training at Ipswich Hospital to help improve CPR and advanced patient care. In this video we look at the unit and … Continue Reading →