Poisons and Food Poisoning
- By keith.sleightholm
- 26 February, 2014
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A poison which is also called a toxin, is defined as a substance which, if taken into the body in sufficient quantity, may cause temporary or permanent damage. Poisons are … Continue Reading →
Poisonous Plants and Fungi
- By keith.sleightholm
- 20 February, 2014
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There are many things that can be found growing in woods and gardens that if ingested could cause poisoning in children and adults. Care needs to be taken with children … Continue Reading →
Alcohol Poisoning
- By keith.sleightholm
- 14 February, 2014
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On this edition of the www.firstaidshow.com we look at the problem of Alcohol poisoning and the first aid treatments needed. See the website for more information. Having a drink in … Continue Reading →
The Emerade Auto-Injector
- By keith.sleightholm
- 8 February, 2014
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There is now another new type of auto-injector released in the UK called the Emerade. This auto-injector is a little different from others on the market. Allergy specialists have asked … Continue Reading →
Where to get help from?
- By keith.sleightholm
- 10 January, 2014
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When we need help, the Doctors surgery or hospital is not the only place to go. There are a host of other places where you can get advice and support … Continue Reading →
Giving medications out of the hospital environment
- By keith.sleightholm
- 3 January, 2014
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We are asked about the regulations in giving medications out of the hospital environment. It is important to discuss this where possible to your managers or professional association as we … Continue Reading →
Discussing Dementia on the First Aid Show
- By keith.sleightholm
- 30 December, 2013
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In this episode we follow on from the episode on the Virtual Dementia Tour and discuss with Glenn Knight of Training2Care Ltd Dementia and how you can help when dealing … Continue Reading →
The Virtual Dementia Tour on the First Aid Show
- By keith.sleightholm
- 23 December, 2013
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This edition of the First Aid Show we look at a new training experience in trying to understand Dementia and improve care. Caring for another human being requires a special … Continue Reading →
Infant recovery position
- By keith.sleightholm
- 22 December, 2013
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When helping an infant you cannot use the adult and child recovery position so you need to do things a little different. In this video we discuss the simple way … Continue Reading →
Alert ID Tags Can Help in an Emergency
- By keith.sleightholm
- 13 November, 2013
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In this episode of the First Aid Show we are looking at how easy it is to carry medical alert tags to notify others of medical problems. They can be … Continue Reading →
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