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Taking a manual blood pressure (using a sphygmomanometer) can be more accurate than using an electronic blood pressure machine. The following method, should be used to measure blood pressures with manual sphygmomanometers. The cuff...
Performing a thorough head to toe assessment (sometimes called a ‘body check’) is an important step in the secondary survey. Systematically searching the patient, region by region, first aiders should make a note of all...
Chest pain is an important symptom for first aiders and first responders to be able to assess and manage. Chest pain can have serious causes (such as a heart attack) which are important not...
If you’ve recently been on a first aid course, chances are you’ve heard the term Cyanosis. But what exactly is Cyanosis and why is it important in first aid? What is Cyanosis? Cyanosis is a...
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of accidental death and injury worldwide. The injuries caused by road accidents vary depending on the mechanism of injury involved in the collision. To identify the possible...
Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are a common situation for first aiders and first responders to encounter. The World Health Organization predicts they will become the 7th leading cause of death by 2030. Globally, around 1.25 million die...
Are you studying for an upcoming Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) course? Confused by the pre-course reading material? We’ve put together some questions and answers for learners taking a Provide First Aid course. These questions...
The best method for assessing a casualty in an emergency situation is to perform a quick primary survey followed by a more thorough secondary survey. A primary survey is a quick assessment of a casualty...
As a first aider, the very first thing you should do upon arriving at an incident scene is to check for any hazards to yourself or bystanders. A hazard is anything with the potential to cause...
Burns and scalds are common household injuries. It is important for first aiders to be able to accurately assess a burn and call for prompt medical help early if required. One method of assessing...
A heart attack is a medical emergency involving a blockage to the blood supply of the heart. The heart is a muscular pump which requires a constant supply of blood (carrying Oxygen). The blood...
A defibrillator is a lifesaving piece of medical equipment which delivers an electrical shock to a cardiac arrest victim. Defibrillators are found in many public places including shops, public transport stations and government buildings....
COWS is a method of assessing a victim’s level of response when dealing with a collapsed victim. Although a slightly unusual memory aid, it does remind first aiders of the importance of assessing the...
Hypoxia occurs when there is a lack of oxygen in the blood. There are many different causes of hypoxia and it is important for first aiders and first responders to know the common causes...
