What is a Defibrillator? (AED)
So what is a defibrillator? If you’re a fan of medical TV drama then you’ll have a vague idea – pads connected to a persons’ chest, lots of doctors running around shouting “Charging” and...
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Heart attack deaths halve – BBC News
The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study. The research, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at more than 800,000 men and women who...
British Heart Foundation launches ‘hands only CPR’ campaign
The British Heart Foundation have launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging bystanders to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Their message is that chest compressions are more important than the “kiss of life” (rescue breaths) so...
Watch your own heart attack (on Youtube…)
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to watch your own heart attack? This clever British Heart Foundation advertisement from 2008 attempts to simulate just that. It does a great job of...
Looking for first aid photos?
Are you looking for first aid photos? Here’s some places on the web where you can find various first aid photos showing first aid techniques and procedures. > Microsoft Office Images – search for “first aid”...
First aid kit contents: what should be in a first aid kit?
First aid kits come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from personal first aid kits to large workplace first aid kits. It’s always a good idea to keep a first aid kit at home...
First aid tip: first aid for wasp stings
There’s nothing more annoying than a wasp sting – especially at a summer BBQ. Luckily, the first aid for a wasp sting is incredibly simple…read on to find out how to deal with a...
First aid tip: first aid for a snake bite
Snake bites, whilst rare, can be lethal. Therefore its useful to know the correct first aid for a snake bite, especially if you work/live/are visting an area known to be home to snakes. If...
First aid regulations (United Kingdom)
First aid regulations in the workplace are regulated by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in the United Kingdom. Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 act, employers are required to provide “adequate and...
The best first aid apps for iPhone
There are a number of first aid apps available for the iPhone, here’s a roundup of the best first aid apps available! First aid by British Red Cross (free) This comprehensive first aid app...
Free British Red Cross first aid app
The British Red Cross have a released their new first aid application for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice, it’s never been easier to learn first aid. The...
How to become a pool lifeguard
So you want to be a pool lifeguard? Lifeguarding can be a really good part-time job, especially for people who don’t see the appeal of stacking shelves in supermarkets. Qualities of a good lifeguard...
Pick up a CPR face shield today!
Chances are, we’ll come across someone needing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at least once in our lifetime. CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to keep the casualty alive until further medical help arrives (such...
A complete guide to Diabetes for first aiders
Diabetes is a common medical condition affecting an estimated 220 million people worldwide (Source: World Health Organization). Many of us will know a person (friend / family member) who has diabetes. But what exactly...
