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...
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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...
The Aims of First Aid – The Three Ps
Whether you’re addressing an injury or performing CPR, the central aim of first aid is to save the life of the patient. This is why it’s integral to know about the three Ps of...
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...
First aid tip: How to treat a dog bite
Dogs are not always man’s best friend! Dog bites can produce nasty injuries, especially in young children and babies. As well as the obvious injury caused, dog bites carry an extra risk from infection....
Free first aid guide – pick up your copy today!
St John Ambulance are offering a free first aid guide for UK residents. All you have to do is fill out a simple form on their website and they’ll post the guide to you....
First aid question & answers
Learning first aid can appear to be a complex process. Here are some common first aid questions and answers. How can I learn first aid? Many organisations run first aid courses for members of...
First aid tip: first aid for chemical burns
There are a wide variety of chemicals and substances which can cause chemical burns. These can range from household chemicals such as bleach, cleaning products, pesticides to strong industrial chemicals used in the workplace....
First aid tip: How to deal with a seizure (convulsion)
There are numerous reasons why someone may have a seizure (convulsion / fit). One of the most well known causes is a medical condition called Epilepsy where the electrical activity in the brain is...
First aid tip: Dealing with an asthma attack
In 2009, an estimated 17.5 million adults in the United States suffered from asthma [1]. Most of us have heard of this common medical condition, but what exactly is it? What is Asthma? The...
