What is a DNACPR?

What is a DNACPR?

I’ve been asked a few times recently about what to do if a patient arrives for a dental appointment and says they have a DNACPR.  It’s potentially a difficult situation but it doesn’t need to be as long as you understand what it means and what it...
First Aid for Heat

First Aid for Heat

First Aid for Heat Injuries As we approach the end of summer I hope we haven’t seen the last of the sun.  This week I thought I would blog about first aid for heat injuries.   Burns The immediate first aid for burns is important.  These are things to do in...
First Aid for Head Injuries

First Aid for Head Injuries

First Aid for Head Injuries This week’s blog focuses on first aid for head injuries.  You might wonder why the image of a box of eggs?  I’ve used this image because it’s the analogy I use when examining people with a head injury.  Yes, we are...