While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, accidents can still happen. It’s always best to be prepared with first aid knowledge, skills and a stocked first aid kit! […]
Category: First Aid
Burns First Aid: Immediate Steps to Take and Treatment Guidelines
Burns are common injuries that can occur in various situations, from a simple accident in the kitchen to more severe incidents involving fire or chemicals. Knowing how to administer proper […]
7 reasons why you need regular first aid training
Some people resent having to do annual First Aid updates. Some recognise the need, others really enjoy it. No matter where you sit with regards to First Aid training there […]
POISONING
Poisoning occurs when a person is exposed to a substance in a sufficient quantity that can cause illness, injury or death. A poison can be any substance that causes harm […]
PRESSURE IMMOBILISATION TECHNIQUE (PIT)
In Australia we live in a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and marine environments. This in turn means we are home to many animals great and small. Some of these […]
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA
What is it? Thunderstorm asthma events are believed to be triggered by the combination of high grass pollen levels and a certain type of thunderstorm. This combination causes pollen grains [...] NOSEBLEEDS
Nosebleeds are very common in children and are rarely cause for concern. Common causes of nosebleeds are: Trauma to the nose caused by a bump or fall Dry air irritating […]