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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) comprises of cycles of chest compressions and rescue breaths in a ratio of 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths (30:2). One ‘cycle’ of CPR is one round of 30:2. In order to maintain effective...
Are you preparing for an upcoming CPR or AED written exam? Here are some practice written questions to help you improve your performance. They are all multiple choice and the answers are at the...
Chest compressions are the most important component of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). They work by manually ‘squeezing’ the heart and pushing blood around the body in order to keep vital organs alive. In order for...
The very first thing you should do if you find someone collapsed is to assess the situation for any hazards to yourself or bystanders. A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm. It is important...
When it comes to the many techniques that can help save a patient’s life in cases of emergencies, CPR is definitely one of the most crucial ones to know about. By performing CPR on...
ELITE is an acronym used to remember the different aspects of a manual handling risk assessment. So what does ELITE stand for? Environment Consider the environment where the manual handling task is taking place. Are...
A defibrillator is a medical device used to help victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are defibrillators designed to be used by members of the public with no formal medical training....
An Automated External Defibrillator is a lifesaving piece of medical equipment used in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. Every workplace should consider having an AED in the workplace or accessible nearby. AEDs...
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) comprises of chest compressions and rescue breaths. A common question from learners is if CPR can be performed on a bed (Eg: at home). The aim of CPR is to keep...
Sprains and strains are common injuries which a first aider may encounter. So what is the difference between a sprain and a strain? Sprain A sprain occurs when a ligament is torn at or near a...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia which affects millions of people. Atrial fibrillation occurs when the electrical activity in the heart becomes disrupted and the chambers of the heart stop beating in synchrony....
A 12 lead ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) is used to record the electrical activity of the heart. Some advanced first responders may be trained in recording 12 lead ECG/EKGs. Electrical activity of the heart Electrical impulses...
A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating in a co-ordinated fashion resulting in the cessation of blood flow around the body. The main treatment for cardiac arrest is made up of CPR...
Hypovolemic shock is a dangerous, life-threatening condition that occurs when a human body loses a lot of fluid, with some examples being diarrhea and dehydration. It is the second most common type of shock...
