Foxseal chest seal: Foxseal chest seal is an occlusive dressing for the treatment of open chest wounds. It is designed as a tool to prevent pneumothorax in a patient. It comes as a … Continue Reading →
Allergies and COVID-19
There are some relations that need to be made between the Coronavirus pandemic and allergies. For example, some medications can affect a person’s immune system, which may make them more … Continue Reading →
Personal protection packs to keep yourself safe
In order to help fight against coronavirus, it is a good idea that you have personal protective equipment and also you keep your hands as clean as possible. What we … Continue Reading →
Anaphylactic Shock – What to do?
Treating someone who is going into anaphylactic shock is a simple process. First, make sure the screen is safe to approach, you or anyone around you do not want to … Continue Reading →
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. Common signs and symptoms include a fever, increased heart rate, … Continue Reading →
Digital thermometers. – Non-contact and ear thermometers
There are different types of digital thermometer to take someone’s temperature. The two most common ones are the non-contact thermometer and the ear thermometer. With the non-contact thermometer, you have … Continue Reading →
What3Words – find your location exactly where ever you are
When calling the emergency medical services you may be in a location that is not always easy to describe or you may be lost on a mountain or on a … Continue Reading →
Treatment of COVID-19
COVID-19 currently has no specific recommended treatment. The current treatment includes supportive care and management of symptoms. Studies are currently underway using medications while your body fights the illness that … Continue Reading →
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
Common allergies children suffer from are to food substances such as peanuts, and even a very small trace of nut can cause someone to have an anaphylactic reaction. This will … Continue Reading →
Immunotherapy drugs, Anaphylaxis and Allergies
Peanut allergies are becoming more and more common in children, and this usually continues into adulthood. In severe cases, a peanut allergy can be life-threatening, and at this moment in … Continue Reading →
Disposable aprons gowns and gloves – PPE Coronavirus COVID 19
In this edition of the First Aid Show, we will quote exactly what is on the gov.uk website regarding the recommendations for PPE Coronavirus COVID 19 and disposable aprons, gowns … Continue Reading →