Category: First aid blog

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...

Are you preparing for a first aid or CPR exam/test? Here’s some common exam questions and answers to help you prepare for your upcoming exam! How many beats per minute should the speed of...

Pediatric first aid training is incredibly important. 1 in 13 children will take a hospital visit for an injury this year. Of the childhood injuries that occur: 1 in 2 occur at home or...

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening, generalised or systemic hypersensitivity reaction that it is characterised by rapidly developing life threatening airway and/or breathing and/or circulation problems, usually associated with skin or mucosal changes. When anaphylaxis...

A choking baby is any mother or fathers worst nightmare. However, if you read this simple guide, it can prepare you for this type of emergency situation. It is important to understand when a...

Entonox is a pain relieving (analgesic) gas used by first responders and ambulance staff across the world. Entonox is a mix of Oxygen (50%) and Nitrous Oxide (50%). Nitrous Oxide is also known more...

Knowing basic first aid can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. In addition, knowing how to treat common injuries and illnesses correctly is an essential life skill for everybody!...

In this first aid blog post we’ll look at some of the common medications which first aiders and first responders may encounter when dealing with patients. Having a basic knowledge of medication used to...

Dehydration is a a potentially serious condition where fluid (and body salts) are lost from the body and not adequately replaced.  Dehydration is mainly caused by Excessive sweating during physical activity Prolonged exposure to the...

Head injuries are common and potentially serious injuries. Head injuries have a range of severity from minor concussion to life-threatening / life-altering brain injuries.  Knowing the warning signs of a serious head injury is...