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What is the Recovery Position in First Aid?

The recovery position is used to protect the airway of an unconscious patient. If a patient is unconscious and lying on their back, there is a risk of the airway becoming blocked due to...

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Components of High Quality CPR

Effective chest compressions are the most important component of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). High quality CPR involves rescuers being aware of how to deliver effective chest compressions to a victim in order to improve the chances...

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What are the Four Chambers of the Heart?

The heart is a muscular organ responsible for pumping blood around the body. The heart has a four-chamber system to enable oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood to be kept separate from each other. The...

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What does CPR stand for in First Aid?

CPR is a medical acronym which stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.  CPR is used when a person suffers a cardiac arrest where the heart stops pumping blood around the body. A cardiac arrest is a medical emergency requiring...

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10 Reasons Why First Aid is Important in Daily Life

Why is First Aid Important? First aid refers to the initial medical attention given immediately after an injury or an accident. It’s a short-term treatment that doesn’t require special training or technology to administer....

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CPR & First Aid Certification Queensland

Join thousands of people that have been certified online with us Get CPR certified online and gain lifesaving skills that can help you respond to emergencies! Online CPR Certification in Queensland You can learn...

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What is Hypoxia? A First Aid Guide

Hypoxia occurs when there is a lack of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxia is important as the brain requires a constant supply of oxygen to function normally. If a lack of oxygen exists for longer...

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How does an AED work?

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. An AED is a device which delivers an electrical shock to victims of sudden cardiac arrest (where the heart has stopped beating). So how does an AED work? An AED is a...

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First Aid for a Broken Bone

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...

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What to Keep in a First Aid Kit

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...

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What is Triage in First Aid?

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...