The First Aid Show

How 999 Call Systems Prioritise Emergencies Understanding the Process Behind the Scenes When we asked a 999 operator about the systems used to prioritise emergency calls, they explained the process … Continue Reading →

  Understanding HIV and AIDS: Key Facts and the Path Forward Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. It gradually weakens the immune defences, … Continue Reading →

Essential Checks After Each Patient Contact Following each patient interaction, it is absolutely crucial to carry out comprehensive Checks After Each Patient. These checks play a key role in preventing … Continue Reading →

  Understanding Recent U.K. HIV Trends: 2023 Overview In 2023, England witnessed a notable surge in HIV diagnoses. Specifically, cases rose by 15%, increasing from 2,451 in 2022 to 2,810. … Continue Reading →

Post-Shift Vehicle Checks: Why They Matter Post-shift cleaning isn’t optional—it’s critical. Whether another crew takes over the ambulance or it returns to base, you must follow a standardised Post-Shift Vehicle … Continue Reading →

When Screening Finds A Potential Problem Welcome to this edition of The First Aid Show. In this video, we spoke to Professor Sam Mohiddin, a consultant cardiologist, while filming our … Continue Reading →

Pre-Shift Vehicle Checks: A Vital Step for Safety and Readiness Every shift must begin with a strong commitment to safety. Therefore, Pre-Shift Vehicle Checks are not optional—they are essential. These … Continue Reading →

If The Heart Stops, What Can You Do? Welcome to this edition of The First Aid Show. In this video, we spoke to Dr. Filip Zemrack, a consultant cardiologist, while … Continue Reading →