The eyes are an amazing pair of organs that grant us the miracle of sight, yet they are so delicate and prone to injury. Consider the impact that a loss or impairment of vision would have (or has had) on your life! Then consider how valuable it is that you are prepared to respond with … Continued
How to help a stroke victim FAST! Stroke is one of Australia’s leading causes of temporary and permanent disability and kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A stroke occurs from a sudden blood clot or ruptured blood vessel … Continued
In a first aid emergency, it can be difficult to know what treatment is needed and whether you’re getting the “full picture” of the person’s state of health to choose the right treatment. All first aid starts with the DRS-ABCD action plan – making sure you and others are safe, assessing for signs of life, … Continued
Choking is one of those frightening and unpredictable occurrences that can turn an ordinary everyday meal or fun social event into a sudden, life-threatening emergency. It’s also quite common in TV and movies to see someone attempting to give first aid to a choking victim with an outdated and often comical technique… Mrs Doubtfire anyone? … Continued
Smartphones often get a bad rap these days as doing us more harm than good. Still, the fact remains that most of us are never without one and the benefit of being always connected is that when you’re faced with a first aid emergency, you don’t have to go anywhere to make a call and … Continued
Did you know 55,000 Aussies suffer a heart attack every year? That’s one every 10 minutes, and 25 Aussies lose their life to heart attack every day. To minimise damage to the heart muscle and survive a heart attack, you need recognise the early warning signs and act quickly to get help. 25% of heart … Continued
3 STEPS TO TREAT JELLYFISH STINGS Jellyfish stings are caused by the simultaneous release of thousands of capsules called nematocysts that discharge venom when in contact with human skin. While Australian tropical waters lay claim to life-threatening jellies like the Box jellyfish and Ira-kanji, the most common jellyfish stings will hurt a little … Continued
Beat the heat! And know what to do when you don’t… Every summer in Australia, heat waves and very hot weather contribute to hyperthermia (heat-induced illness), from mild heat rash or cramps to life-threatening heat stroke requiring hospitalisation. How to BEAT the heat… Hyperthermia is a result of mild or severe dehydration. The best … Continued
