by Helen | Mar 22, 2015 | Blog, CPR training in schools, Defibrillators, Emergency equipment
1 million for defibrillators in public places and schools In the budget it has been announced that the government has set aside 1 million for defibrillators in public places and schools. This is great news as it enables more lives to be saved. A recent report into...
by Helen | Mar 14, 2015 | Blog, Defibrillators, Emergency equipment, First Aid advice
Do you have to have a defibrillator in a Dental practice or GP practice? The Resuscitation Council in November 2013 published new quality standards for Dental practices and GP practices. Their wording is that practices ‘should’ have one and that they...
by Helen | Nov 22, 2014 | Blog, Emergency equipment, First Aid advice
How to help your help When I’m training we always talk about how and when to access help. This may sound easy but in this blog I discuss how to be ready for the ambulance to arrive and what you can do to help yourself and them. Contacting your help In...
by Helen | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog, Emergency equipment, Guidelines and Standards
Using emergency drugs in the Dental Practice or General Practice When I deliver my medical emergencies course I go through the emergency drugs in the dental practice or general practice, ensuring that every member of the team is involved in the discussion and gets an...
by Helen | Jun 6, 2014 | Blog, Defibrillators, Emergency equipment
Public Access Defibrillators Public Access Defibrillators are increasing in availability and really do save lives. For the second time this May I took part in the Buxton Spring Fair. It was a great day with lots of stalls and visitors. There was also lots of live...
by Helen | Sep 19, 2013 | Assessing a sick patient, Blog, Emergency equipment, First Aid advice
Recognition and Emergency Treatment of Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction) It can be difficult to recognise anaphylaxis due to the diversity of symptoms that people develop. I always encourage learners that if you are acting within the best interests of the person...
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