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A febrile seizure, or febrile convulsion, is a fit/seizure which happens when a child’s body temperature is raised. Febrile seizures are common and often affect children aged between 18 months and 3 years. Most...
Aspirin is a drug often mentioned in the first aid treatment for a heart attack. Giving Aspirin can save someone’s life if they are having a heart attack, but what about a stroke? Should...
A heart attack is a common medical emergency which occurs when a blood vessel supplying the heart with blood becomes blocked. This causes the heart muscle to become starved of oxygen and vital nutrients....
A panic attack (sometimes called anxiety attack) is an episode of intense fear and anxiety often accompanied by physical symptoms. Most episodes last between 5 – 30 minutes although they can occur for longer periods. During a panic...
World Stroke Day – Observed on 29th October every year – is an annual reminder to think about those who are affected by stroke. This day reminds us that stroke is one of the...
Choking is a common cause of death in children and babies. Children aged under five years old are most at risk. It is vital to know the first aid steps to help a choking...
This post is an excerpt from our free online AED course which covers the theory and practical aspects of using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are very safe devices. However, there...
This post is an excerpt from our free online AED course which covers the theory and practical aspects of using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). AEDs are sophisticated machines designed to deliver electrical shocks to...
This post is an excerpt from our free online AED course which covers the theory and practical aspects of using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). So what is defibrillation? How does a defibrillator work? If...
We’re excited to announce the launch of our latest free online course – Online Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course! Our free online AED course covers the theory behind defibrillation and the basic principles of...
Emergency situations can be daunting and frightening. If you ever find yourself in an emergency first aid situation you should remember the priorities of first aid to help you structure your initial actions. So what...
Basic Life Support (BLS) is defined as “maintaining airway patency and supporting breathing and the circulation without the use of equipment other than a protective device” (Source: Resuscitation Council UK) So what exactly is Basic...
The 2015 CPR Guidelines are due to be published later this year, in this blog post we speculate on some expected changes and the impact this may have for first aiders and first aid trainers...
You arrive at the scene and try to do your best to help your patients. Sometimes everything falls into place, and you transport the patient knowing you did everything right. But occasionally mistakes happen....
