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 | Mar 7, 2015 | Assessing a sick patient, Blog, First Aid advice
Heart attack symptoms in women were reported as different in a 2012 US study, are they? With Mothering Sunday being a week away I thought it would be useful to revisit heart this study on attack symptoms in women. One of the key medical emergencies I cover when...
by Helen | Feb 28, 2015 | Blog, First Aid advice, Guidelines and Standards
I’m often asked can I be sued for giving first aid or attempting to resuscitate someone? There are 4 guiding principles that help to protect the rescuer, these are:- Be aware of your duty of care Wherever possible gain consent Act in the best interests of the...
by Helen | Feb 14, 2015 | Blog, First Aid advice
First Aid for Stroke Victims The initial approach to First Aid for Stroke victims is no different to any other emergency. We always think about DRABC. However, it’s worth considering if there are any likely differences or things to be prepared for. Danger...
by Helen | Feb 7, 2015 | Blog, Events, First Aid advice
Think about your heart and learn First Aid for Valentine’s Day Next Saturday will be Valentine’s Day when we think about the loved ones in our lives. No-one wants to think about anything happening to our loved ones but if it did would you know what to...
by Helen | Jan 31, 2015 | Blog, First Aid advice
What are the 3 Ps of First Aid? There are lots of different roles and responsibilities of being a First Aider but there are 3 key aims. I think these apply equally well to anyone when you go to someone’s aid. Preserve Preserve Life – Your’s and...
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