These posts are exactly what they say – General First Aid Posts that may or may not belong to a more specific category or interest list.
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July 2022Â Â Â Â Â What are vital signs? Vital signs are sometimes called life signs. They are core signs that are checked on a casualty to help assess their current state of health, stability or change due to ongoing illness or injury. They include colour, temperature, breathing, pulse and alertness and are checked on a regular basis
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We talk a lot about circulation in first aid and it is indeed an important thing for us to monitor on a casualty, so in this post we’re going to look at circulation a bit more deeply to give you a better understanding of what it is we’re checking for and monitoring. What is Circulation?
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First Aid changes over time. This is due to research, changes in the prevalence of certain illnesses in society and as a review of best practice. Some myths – and old advice – still persist though and we’d like to address some of these in this blog. Myth 1: If someone has swallowed a poison,
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Top ten Do’s and Dont’s for seizures Updated April 2022 What is a seizure? A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (fits, twitching or staring into space), behaviours, sensations or states of awareness. Major seizures may involve a lot of uncontrolled
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Updated February, 2022. Can I be sued for giving First Aid to a casualty? This is a question that we get asked a lot, so we thought it was worth answering in-depth to allay some fears. Before we start it is worth pointing out that this has not been written by a legal expert, and
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Find out about 5 essential ways to keep you and your family safe during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
5 essential ways to protect yourself during the Covid-19 Pandemic Read More »
Freelance BLS/CPR First Aid Trainer for First Aid Training Co-operative About the First Aid Training Co-operative First Aid Training Co-operative (FATC) is a growing brand in Scotland and across the UK. We are looking for an individual to become a freelance trainer specifically to deliver short Basic Life Support, CPR and AED courses for healthcare
Job Opportunity – Freelance BLS/CPR First Aid Trainer Glasgow area Read More »
When the worst happens and you need help – NOW – there are different ways you can communicate your emergency. Think about what information you need to get across, especially if you’re in the outdoors. Where EXACTLY are you? In a building – the room name or number, floor and in the outdoors – a
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What should you do if there are multiple casualties needing first aid assistance? Coming across a situation where there are multiple casualties is a daunting prospect for most of us. Having a well rehearsed and thought out process in mind will help you from the start. Assess casualties in terms of the severity of their
First Aid for multiple casualties – essential skills for first aiders Read More »
Over 160,000 people attend hospital per year in the UK as a result of poisoning. In this blog we’ll look at the sources, the signs & symptoms plus the first aid do’s and don’ts of treating a casualty who has been poisoned. Children are more at risk of poisoning and suffer more damage due to
Poisons and first aid treatment Read More »