The Emergency Action Plan in first aid teaches rescuers to assess an incident before rushing in to help injured or unwell victims. In this first aid blog post, we’ll take a look at how you...

Here are some answers to some common questions about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Do you have a CPR question that needs answering? Leave us a comment and we’ll answer it for you!  Is CPR effective?...

You’ll need to act quickly when dealing with a victim who has been impaled by an object. As a first aider, your priority is to stop serious bleeding and call for expert medical help....

Are you preparing for an upcoming first aid exam or test? Here are some practice questions to test your first aid knowledge. We’ve put the correct answers at the end of this blog post....

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a medical device that delivers an electrical shock to a victim in cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest occurs when a victim’s heart stops beating and blood stops flowing...

Asthma is a condition affecting the small airways in our lungs. An asthma attack occurs when the small airways become inflamed and clogged with mucus, this causes difficulty in breathing and a characteristic ‘wheezing’...

This short guide was created to help you understand the basics of shopping for defibrillators online and to help you choose the right defibrillator for you. We do not sell any defibrillators ourselves, so...

A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. This results in blood no longer being pumped around the body. This quickly leads to the vital organs (brain, heart) being starved of oxygen.  It...

A thermometer is a must-have item for any parent with a baby or small child. Babies and children are prone to infections and being able to monitor their temperature is essential.  There is a...

Two rescuer CPR is an effective way of delivering high-quality CPR to a victim in cardiac arrest.  Chest compressions are the most important aspect of CPR, however, when two trained rescuers are available the...

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable and lightweight device that delivers a shock to a patient’s heart through their chest every time there is an abnormal rhythm. Through this, the device helps...

Effective chest compressions are the most important component of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). High quality CPR involves rescuers being aware of how to deliver effective chest compressions to a victim in order to improve the chances...

When an individual experiences sudden cardiac arrest, their heart stops beating, leading to a life-threatening condition that can even lead to death if not treated immediately. The only way to treat someone experiencing sudden...

Every parent should have access to a baby first aid kit at home. You never know when an accident might happen, so it’s always useful to have first aid supplies on hand. But what exactly...