AED Cabinets
AED Cabinets: Lifesaving Accessibility AED cabinets play a crucial role in the accessibility and functionality of public access defibrillators. When someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, the swift response of … Continue Reading →
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Why Should The Public Learn First Aid?
Why Should The Public Learn First Aid? This episode explores why it’s crucial for everyone to learn first aid, as explained by a seasoned paramedic. Paramedic’s Perspective on First Aid … Continue Reading →
Electrocution on Boats
Electrocution on Boats: Risks and Safety Measures Electrocution on boats presents a significant risk, whether it involves low-voltage (12 volts) or main-voltage electrical systems. Grasping the potential dangers and appropriate … Continue Reading →
Where Can Patients Be Sent To Next?
Welcome to the First Aid Show: Exploring Alternative Care Pathways for Patients Welcome to this edition of the First Aid Show. Today, we explore how emergency medical services (EMS) … Continue Reading →
Sunburn
Understanding and Managing Sunburn Sunburn, while commonly viewed as a temporary skin irritation, can have long-lasting effects on your skin’s health. Preventing sunburn is essential to maintaining skin health and … Continue Reading →
The Use Of What3words
The Use of What3words in Emergency Response Welcome to this edition of the First Aid Show. Today, we delve into how What3words has revolutionized emergency responses by providing precise locations … Continue Reading →
Treatment of Diarrhoea and Vomiting
Treatment of Diarrhoea and Vomiting Diarrhoea and vomiting, while often uncomfortable and inconvenient, are common symptoms that typically resolve without intensive medical intervention. These symptoms are frequently caused by gastrointestinal … Continue Reading →
Dealing With Emotions After An Incident
Managing Emotional Aftermath: Insights from a Paramedic In this episode of the First Aid Show, we explore the emotional toll that handling accidents and serious illness can take on first … Continue Reading →
Fainting
Understanding and Managing Fainting Episodes Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness usually caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain. It’s a common condition that can be … Continue Reading →
Distractions At An Incident Scene
Effective Strategies to Minimise Distractions at an Incident Scene In emergency scenarios, first aiders and medical professionals often encounter numerous distractions that can impede their ability to provide optimal care. … Continue Reading →