15 of the WORST jobs to have during a heatwave Posted on June 26, 2019 at 12:15 pm. Bad news: even if temperatures sour above 40 degrees in the UK, you legally have to stay in work Britain’s summers are getting warmer and during a heatwave we can …
Report: The Un-Usual Suspects – Main Causes of Choking Deaths in the UK Posted on June 14, 2019 at 9:23 am. Hundreds of vulnerable people, including children and elderly, choke to death every year – and hundreds more are rushed to hospital requiring treatment. Choking deaths can happen quickly, and the …
Is Emergency First Aid Important? Posted on February 25, 2019 at 7:46 pm. In many ways, emergency first aid training couldn’t be more important. Emergency first aid is the first line of treatment in any situation involving an accident, injury or sudden illness. …
Haemostatic Dressings First Aid Kit Posted on August 7, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Haemostatic Dressing First Aid Kit Research shows that 40% of civilian deaths from traumatic injury occur due to exsanguination, or excessive blood loss, with between a third and half of …
When do you need a Tourniquet in your first aid kit Posted on June 28, 2018 at 10:43 am. The history of using tourniquets to treat severe bleeding from wounds dates back to at least the 1500s, where they were used to stop blood flow prior to amputations. Today …
A complete guide to AED defibrillators training, use and their operation Posted on February 4, 2018 at 10:20 pm. Automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are a vital piece of equipment that anyone can use to save the life of someone who has experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. They are becoming …
How long does a first aid training certificate last for? Posted on January 19, 2018 at 12:10 pm. How often should you do a first aid refresher course? We are often asked how often is first aid training required, and in most cases, the answer is at least …
Do you need training to use an Automated External Defibrillator ? Posted on December 18, 2017 at 3:20 pm. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are appearing all over the UK, in both the workplace and public spaces. These machines are designed to treat patients suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest …
First Aid for the Elderly Posted on December 11, 2017 at 12:42 pm. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital has announced recently that they will be opening a dedicated A&E unit specifically for elderly patients over the age of 80. These patients make up …
First Aid for Firework Injuries Posted on October 11, 2017 at 9:21 am. The spectacular fireworks displays of Bonfire Night, or New Year’s Eve, are a high point of the year for many children, and for many adults too – just as they …