DRS ABCD is an acronym/mnemonic taught on first aid courses across the world. It is designed to help people have a structure for how to act in a medical emergency. There are various versions...

RICE is a common acronym / mnemonic used to remember the first aid treatment for a sprain or a strain. So what does RICE stand for?  Rest Resting the injury is the first step...

Are you preparing for an upcoming American Heart Association (AHA) CPR exam?  Don’t pain! We’ve got loads of free resources to help you prepare for your written and practical CPR exams.  Here’s some top...

What should you keep in your first aid box?  There’s no easy answer to this question. The contents of a first aid box will depend on the environment the box is going to be...

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a potentially lifesaving piece of equipment which delivers an electrical shock to victims of a cardiac arrest (where the heart has stopped beating). However it is important that AEDs are stored with...

Most workplaces and offices should stock a basic work first aid kit. Here’s our list of suggested contents for a basic first aid kit at work: First aid kit contents at work First aid...

DOTS is an acronym used to remember what to look for when conducting a physical assessment of a casualty. Before providing emergency first aid treatment, you will need to assess the patient for possible...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a term used to describe the formation of a clot, or thrombus, in one of the deep veins, usually in the lower leg. DVT can occur as a result...

A kidney stone is a hard mass developed from crystals that separate from the urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney. Normally, urine contains chemicals that prevent or inhibit the...

What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower front of the neck. Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. This...

The liver is the largest gland and solid organ in the body, weighing approximately 1.8 kgs in a men and 1.3 kgs in women. It holds about 13 per cent (about one pint or...

Here are some first aid practice questions to test your first aid knowledge! The answers to these questions are at the end of the post. Remember your local first aid practices/policies may be slightly...

Asthma is a condition where there is reversible obstruction of the airways (small tubes in the lungs). Asthma can start at any age but the incidence is highest in children.  There is usually a...

Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the Plantar Fascia in the foot. In this blog post we discuss plantar fasciitis and some simple first aid steps which you can take. The Plantar Fascia is a...