How to teach first aid
How can you teach first aid in a fun and engaging way? In this blog post we discuss some tricks and techniques to make first aid an enjoyable experience for your learners. First aid...
How can you teach first aid in a fun and engaging way? In this blog post we discuss some tricks and techniques to make first aid an enjoyable experience for your learners. First aid...
A poison is any substance or matter (solid, liquid, or gaseous) which when applied to the body outwardly, or in any way introduced into it, can destroy life by its own inherent qualities, without...
A wound is an abnormal break in body tissue. Wounds can be classified according to their cause and nature in first aid. Different wounds may require different first aid treatments however the overall aim is...
Sickle cell anaemia is a caused by an inherited genetic disorder, believed to be the result of an evolved response to the disease malaria. The genetic disorder leads to an incorrect amino acid being...
What are the skills required to be a good first aider? How can you choose a good first aider to keep your office or workplace safe? These are difficult questions for people responsible for...
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) refers to a method to handle individuals who are going through critical health-related emergencies like a heart attack (myocardial infarction). In addition, the term relates to the training and...
DRS ABCD is an acronym/mnemonic taught on first aid courses across the world. It is designed to help people have a structure for how to act in a medical emergency. There are various versions...
RICE is a common acronym / mnemonic used to remember the first aid treatment for a sprain or a strain. So what does RICE stand for? Rest Resting the injury is the first step...
Are you preparing for an upcoming American Heart Association (AHA) CPR exam? Don’t pain! We’ve got loads of free resources to help you prepare for your written and practical CPR exams. Here’s some top...
What should you keep in your first aid box? There’s no easy answer to this question. The contents of a first aid box will depend on the environment the box is going to be...
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a potentially lifesaving piece of equipment which delivers an electrical shock to victims of a cardiac arrest (where the heart has stopped beating). However it is important that AEDs are stored with...
Most workplaces and offices should stock a basic work first aid kit. Here’s our list of suggested contents for a basic first aid kit at work: First aid kit contents at work First aid...
DOTS is an acronym used to remember what to look for when conducting a physical assessment of a casualty. Before providing emergency first aid treatment, you will need to assess the patient for possible...
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...