Category: First aid blog

Here are some multiple choice first aid questions for you to test your first aid knowledge with! The answers to these questions are at the end of this post. If you want to learn...

What is a dislocation? Dislocation refers to the displacement of the bones that form a joint. Often resulting from trauma, dislocations and subluxations are caused when adjoining bones no longer touch each other, a...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects vital organs in the body, especially the lungs and digestive system, clogging them with sticky mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe and digest food. CF is an inherited genetic...

In this blog post we discuss the first aid for Pulmonary Embolism – a blood clot in the lungs!  What is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)? Every day the pulmonary capillary bed filters tiny blood...

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...

TWELVE FLAPS is a mnemonic / acronym used to remember the assessment of a casualty’s airway and breathing. TWELVE FLAPS is often taught to paramedics and ambulance staff, but may also be taught on some...

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...

Hypoxia occurs when there is a lack of oxygen in the blood. In this first aid blog post we discuss the causes of hypoxia which may occur. Hypoxia is important as the brain require...

Trigger finger occurs when the tendons operating the fingers become inflamed and swollen. In this blog post we discuss trigger finger and some simple first aid steps which you can take to help with...