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 →
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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 →
Poisonous Plants and Fungi
There are many things that can be found growing in woods and gardens that if ingested could cause poisoning in children and adults. Care needs to be taken with children … Continue Reading →
Keeping Safe Near Railways When Administering First Aid
Keeping Safe Near Railways When Administering First Aid is important as you may think you are helping someone but you may get sucked under a train in the blink of … Continue Reading →
What about when your pet needs your help?
First aid for pets is similar to first aid for humans, but you need to be more careful. Even a normally calm, friendly pet can become aggressive when they are … Continue Reading →
What is Atrial Fibrillation
A normal heart beats between 60 and 100 per minute when resting, but when someone has Atrial Fibrillation, this may be increased to over 140 beats per minute and may … Continue Reading →