You’ll need to act quickly when dealing with a victim who has been impaled by an object. As a first aider, your priority is to stop serious bleeding and call for expert medical help....

Are you preparing for an upcoming first aid exam or test? Here are some practice questions to test your first aid knowledge. We’ve put the correct answers at the end of this blog post....

Asthma is a condition affecting the small airways in our lungs. An asthma attack occurs when the small airways become inflamed and clogged with mucus, this causes difficulty in breathing and a characteristic ‘wheezing’...

This short guide was created to help you understand the basics of shopping for defibrillators online and to help you choose the right defibrillator for you. We do not sell any defibrillators ourselves, so...

A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. This results in blood no longer being pumped around the body. This quickly leads to the vital organs (brain, heart) being starved of oxygen.  It...

A thermometer is a must-have item for any parent with a baby or small child. Babies and children are prone to infections and being able to monitor their temperature is essential.  There is a...

Two rescuer CPR is an effective way of delivering high-quality CPR to a victim in cardiac arrest.  Chest compressions are the most important aspect of CPR, however, when two trained rescuers are available the...

Every parent should have access to a baby first aid kit at home. You never know when an accident might happen, so it’s always useful to have first aid supplies on hand. But what exactly...

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device that delivers an electrical shock to a victim in cardiac arrest. Public AEDs are becoming increasingly common, and many public buildings and workplaces now have an AED...

Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction affecting the entire body. Anaphylactic shock is caused when the individual is exposed to something they are allergic too. Their body responds by releasing large amounts of...

This Basic First Aid Quiz is a great way to test your understanding of key first aid skills. We’ve updated this basic quiz to follow the latest international first aid and CPR guidelines. Work your...

Are you preparing for an upcoming CPR exam or test? Have a go at these CPR questions to test your knowledge of the latest resuscitation council guidelines. We’ve included the explanations and the correct...

A seizure (fit) occurs due to excessive and disorganized electrical activity in our brain. A major seizure occurs when the victim falls to the ground and starts shaking uncontrollably. This is known as a tonic-clonic seizure....

First aid is all about treating injuries and illnesses at home before seeking medical help. If you don’t have a first aid kit available at home you can improvise using common household items. In...