PractiBaby
The PractiBaby Infant mannequin is an advanced, full-feature mannequin perfect for CPR training. PractiBaby has the same airway system as the adult PractiMan mannequin so that the air that is … Continue Reading →
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Ongoing AED Cabinet Maintenance
Once installed, the guardian should be allocated to keep an eye on the AED cabinet and also to undertake general maintenance. This includes keeping the AED cabinet clean. Also spraying … Continue Reading →
Installing Your AED Cabinet
What we are going to do now is take a look at installing your AED cabinet. To begin installing your AED cabinet, measure from the floor up and choose your … Continue Reading →
Where to Install Your AED Cabinet
When thinking about where to install a defibrillator cabinet, you should choose a prominent location and somewhere that is easily accessible. Make sure that it has an external or an … Continue Reading →
Helping the paramedic
Being a paramedic means being in constant contact with the general public, which can, at times, be challenging. With this in mind, we spoke to Tony and Duncan, our paramedics. … Continue Reading →
BLS Scenario
Today we are going to look at a scenario in a short film presented by Tony, our paramedic, who presents our advanced life support course. The Scenario What we are … Continue Reading →
Bag Valve Masks
Bag valve masks can be used to ventilate an unconscious patient. Use the bag valve mask to ventilate the patient’s lungs if they are breathing inadequately. We would always try … Continue Reading →
Non-Shockable Rhythms
In some cases, when the patient goes into a cardiac arrest, the heart goes into a rhythm that is non-shockable. This means there is quite a small chance of defibrillation … Continue Reading →
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
Welcome to this edition of The First Aid Show. Today we are going to look at pulseless ventricular tachycardia in a short film presented by Tony, our paramedic, who presents … Continue Reading →
How the Heart Works
In this video, we are going to look at how the heart works. We know that the heart sits in the centre of the adult chest, with about a third … Continue Reading →