In this blog, we will cover some of the most common sports injuries and what to be wary of. You may find the information in this blog useful if you are a sports player yourself or are interested in first aiding for sports events. Injuries to the head and neck are the...
Choking Choking is extremely common and very frightening, but in most cases, with the right help, the casualty will make a full recovery. Babies can choke on anything small enough to fit through a toilet roll. What to do if a Baby is Choking Look in the baby’s mouth....
Why do panic attacks happen? Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help. Exams increase stress and students up and down the country will be...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a skill for life. Educating and empowering young people to help in an emergency is an important achievement. CPA can be used in many different emergencies; such as cardiac arrest, heart attacks, suffocation, and many more. CPR...
Most first aid certificates last between 3 years, some for just one year. In between, your knowledge and possible ability to respond naturally fades. If we deal with very few incidents in the workplace, this lack of practice can lead to a poor response to an incident....
Ankle injuries are very common but difficult to diagnose. Slips, trips and falls are common in the outdoors. If someone takes a tumble and hurts their ankle, how do we know if it is broken, sprained or strained? Unless you see a bone sticking out then it is very hard...
