
What First Aid Do Teachers Need?
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 …

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 …

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 …

Hypovolemia is a dangerous drop in blood volume that can rapidly lead to hypovolaemic shock. It’s caused by severe bleeding, burns, vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration. …

World Health Day is an annual global health observance held every 7 April, led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to draw attention to a …

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 …