You might not even know it but you’ve probably seen the word anaphylaxis before — when someone tells you that nuts, seafood or bee stings are a major trigger for them. An anaphylactic reaction is the most severe type of allergic reaction a person can get, so learning what to do if someone is having…
This article has been updated to become a hub filled with articles on snakebite. 25/04/2024 Welcome to our Snakebite First Aid Hub. In it you’ll learn what actually happens when a person is bitten by a snake, how to treat it, where to find snake bite kit’s and also find valuable additional posts that explore…
We’ve created this printable A4 infographic to help you know how to treat choking in your workplace. This infographic is great for restaurants, childcare centres, and the staff lunchroom. When someone chokes, everything happens so quickly, this infographic will help you handle the situation with confidence.
Most of us don’t give too much thought to what company we choose a first aid course with. However, since new courses were released in 2019, there can be quite a difference between training providers! We’ve written this post to give advice on what you should look for when choosing first aid training, and of…
Want to remind your staff of the need to give great CPR? Print off this infographic and check out our blog post Alternatively, Download as PDF We hope these 3 reminders will help you give great CPR! We would love to help you keep you keep your First Aid knowledge up to date! IF you…
6 out of 10. That’s how many medical professionals CPR was not as good as it could be according to one study. Giving good CPR is challenging, but not impossible! Let’s look at 3 brief reminders that will help! 1. CPR Depth When performing chest compressions you should press down around 1/3 of a patients…
Covid-19 has changed our everyday habits. We’ve gotten used to masking up, sanitizing hands, and checking in. How has Covid-19 changed first aid? For example, do we still give breaths when doing CPR? We’ve written this article to give you an overview of what you might need to change. Where does the information in this…
