It’s a nightmare scenario for many parents – a child choking and unable to breathe and the parent powerless to help. But what could a …
Teachers and child educators need to be knowledgeable in many areas, both in terms of teaching and looking after the students in their care. It …
This event was created by the HeartKids organisation. A not-for-profit charity organisation focusing on supporting those who have congenital heart disease. First Aid Pro was …
The idea of being struck by lightning has become quite a cliché in modern times. It carries connotations of an arbitrary, impossible to predict disaster …
Imagine that you are walking along a lovely beach and decide to take a quick swim. The ocean isn’t that clear today, but heck, the …
We use the term adrenaline in a wide variety of contexts. Terms like “adrenaline junkie” and “adrenaline-fueled” are associated with exciting activities like extreme sports, …
As the coronavirus disease continues to make the news and media outlets, facts can easily get distorted. And during a viral outbreak – rumours, misinformation, …
We can take health measures to keep ourselves safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic, and it all goes back to doing the basics. Individuals, families, organisations, …
Self-isolation and distancing ourselves from other people will protect us from getting infected by or spreading the coronavirus. But this isolation, together with the anxiety …
An Accident Could Be Around The Corner An accident can happen at any time, anywhere. You could be at home, playing a sport, driving in …
Adelaides hospitals systems are still under siege, with public emergency departments well over capacity and chronic ramping. With the 2018 Flu season well into full …
A nose bleed is something most of us encounter at least a few times a year. Often unexpected and inconvenient, understandably, we want them to …
Become An SA Ambulance Volunteer. It’s Easier Than You Think. Take The Step Today There are more than 1500 volunteers in regional South Australia in …
When To Use A Defibrillator? Defibrillators are designed to re-regulate the heartbeat after a person suffers a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. There is a common confusion …
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are devices that can help save the life of someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest and is a major part of the …
An Australian spider bite is common, but serious injury is rare. This guide explains how to identify several Australian spiders, what a spider bite looks …
Key Takeaways Anti-inflammatory tablets reduce pain and swelling from insect bites and stings but cannot treat serious allergic reactions or anaphylaxis.NSAIDs such as ibuprofen are …
Low voltage rescue (LVR) is the process of safely removing a person from contact with a live low voltage electrical panel and providing emergency care …
CPR and AED are life-saving first aid techniques used during cardiac arrest to help save lives before an ambulance arrives. When a person’s heart stops …
A sprain is a common soft-tissue injury that occurs when a ligament is stretched or torn, usually after a fall, twist, or sudden impact. Sprains …
