Category: First aid blog

Broken bones, or fractures, are common injuries amongst children and adults. A fracture occurs when excessive force is applied to a bone resulting in a break. Let’s look at the main types of fracture...

Many injuries and sudden illnesses can be cared for without medical attention. For these or for situations requiring medical attention later, it is a good idea to have useful first aid supplies on hand...

Chest pain called angina pectoris can result from coronary heart disease just as a heart attack does. Angina happens when the heart muscle does not get as much blood as it needs (which means...

You may encounter emergency situations with two or more victims. This is often the case in multiple car accidents or disasters. After making a quick scene survey, it is necessary to decide who is...

You should do a 10-second scene survey. As you approach an emergency scene, scan the area for immediate dangers to yourself or to the injured victim. For example, if an automobile accident has left...

All of us should be able to perform first aid because we will eventually find ourselves in a situation requiring it either for another or for ourselves. The risk of injury while travelling, working,...

More than one in five people are known to experience panic attacks during their lives. In America alone, more than six million adults have panic disorder which leads to them experiencing episodes of strong...

All of us want convenience in our lives in every aspect. This is why many courses have now been introduced online so people can experience this convenience. Juggling many responsibilities can leave less time...

First aid is one of the basic life skills that everyone should equip themselves with. If anything, times like these remind us of the importance of saving lives and being there for other people....

Effective and frequent hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. First aiders must be aware of the proper hand hygiene protocols and when to wash their hands....

A first aider or first responder may gather a medication (drug) history as part of their patient assessment. This information can be then passed onto emergency medical services when they arrive. In this first...

A digital blood pressure monitor is a fully or semi-automated, simple, lightweight machine used for monitoring blood pressure. It measures blood pressure and pulse simply and quickly and is easy to use, reliable and...

A stroke (also known as a brain attack) is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain becomes disrupted. Most strokes occur due to a blood clot blocking one of...