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In this post we discuss the correct first aid treatment of snake bites. The risk of snake bites Risks to agricultural and remote workers are relatively high. That having been said only certain snakes have...
Airway management must be rapid and effective for the patient to survive. A stepwise approach to airway management, starting with the simplest and most rapidly applied, will ensure that the most suitable method for...
In this first aid blog post we discuss the different types of drowning which can occur. So what are the different types of drowning? Drowning can be categorised into five different types: near drowning,...
So what skills do you need to be a first aider? Here’s our take on the skills required to become a great first aider: Communication skills / interpersonal ability First aid is all about people! First...
Although often discussed as a single condition, there are many different kinds of epilepsy and over 40 different types of seizures. One in 20 people will have a seizure at some time in their...
In this first aid blog post we discuss burn injuries and the different classifications of burns. A large proportion of burn injuries, both minor and serious, occur in the home, where 80 per cent...
Diabetes is a very common condition worldwide. It is estimated 29.1 million Americans (nearly 10% of the population) have diabetes. In this first aid blog post we discuss diabetes and consider the difference between...
Knowing the appropriate first aid at work techniques is vital for improving safety in the workplace. In this first aid blog post we discuss the most common workplace first aid injuries and medical conditions which are...
In this blog post we describe the primary goals of first aid – the three Ps and the three Bs! The 3p’s – The Primary Goals of First Aid There are three primary goals...
PQRST is a really useful first aid mnemonic to use when assessing pain. At firstaidforfree.com we love our first aid mnemonics and we’ve tried to compile a list of the best first aid mnemonics...
What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is usually caused by prolonged exposure to cold. When more heat is lost than the body can generate, hypothermia can result. It is accelerated by wet or damp clothing or...
In most people, an insect bite or sting causes only a painful swelling with redness and itching at the site of the sting. But some people are severely allergic to these stings and being...
If you’ve ever been on a first aid course the chances are you’ve been taught the first aid mnemonic FISH SHAPED. Its a slightly strange mnemonic but a very popular one amongst first aid trainers...
In this blog post we look at the different ways of classifying different burns in first aid. Burns can be classified by their type and depth. Classifying burns is an important skill for first aiders and first...
