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Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction – at the extreme end of the allergic spectrum. The whole body is affected, often within minutes of exposure to the allergen but sometimes after hours. Food is...
Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening allergic reaction. Epinephrine, also called adrenaline, should be administered as soon as the patient experiences any severe symptoms of anaphylaxis such as respiratory distress, hypotension or a sense of...
Advanced first aid training is a great way to develop your existing skills and experience in first aid. Here at firstaidforfree.com we offer free advanced first aid training! Simply sign up to our online advanced...
Online CPR certification and first aid certification can be a minefield. Many websites claim to offer online certification in CPR, first aid and AED. In some cases, these websites charge a hefty fee for...
Head injury is the most common cause of death in trauma. Death can either be the result of an isolated head injury or due to other traumatic injuries. Although the incidence of head injury...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation where a child or baby is ill or injured then you will need to perform a primary survey. The primary survey is a quick way to assess...
