Rabies
Rabies is not found in the UK, but it can be found in mainland Europe and further afield. It is a fast-acting virus that affects the brain, spinal cord and … Continue Reading →
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Seizures and Cardiac Arrest
Resuscitation Council guidelines state that “The victim who is unresponsive and not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest and requires CPR. Bystanders and emergency medical dispatchers should be suspicious of … Continue Reading →
The Muscular System
The muscular system consists of three main types of muscle tissue. We have smooth tissue, we have cardio tissue, often known as the myocardium, and we have skeletal tissue. So, … Continue Reading →
CAT Tourniquet
CAT Tourniquets are a commercial tourniquet designed to simply and effectively stop blood flow in the case of catastrophic bleeding. They are fast to apply and used in the medical … Continue Reading →
LIFEPAK CR Plus and/or LIFEPAK EXPRESS Automatic External Defibrillator recall
Lifepak CR Plus and Lifepack Express AED units have a product recall for certain serial numbers. Below we have copied their notice which contains their phone number if you think … Continue Reading →
Tourniquets and Haemostatic Dressings – Why is this Training Now Required
Tourniquets and Haemostatic Dressings are now included in high risk environments for first aiders. The latest European Resusciation Council guidelines gave the first aider more options with dealing with catastrophic … Continue Reading →
AED units, what do you do after using it?
AED units are easy to use but what do you do with them once you have used them? It is important to get the AED ready for a possible next … Continue Reading →
AED Locations
We have covered a lot of information about AED units on this course, but where can you find an AED? If you have one at your workplace or home, you … Continue Reading →
Why do we open the airway?
Opening the airway is an important part of any initial assessment to ensure that we keep the airway clear and free from obstructions. The technique is easy and very important. … Continue Reading →