The 2021 Resuscitation Guidelines were released on the 05th of May 2021. The basics haven’t changed but there have been some minor adjustments including information relating to carrying out CPR when it is suspected that the patient may have Covid-19. Automated External Defibrillators (AED) The guidelines say to send someone to find the nearest available AED; something that the ambulance dispatcher should be able to advise on. However, if you’re on your own don’t leave the casualty to find one. There
How To Do First Aid at Home As most of us are currently stuck at home due to “lockdown”, it’s well worth learning some basic first aid should an accident occur. Firstly, do not put yourself in danger; always make sure the surrounding area is safe before dealing with a casualty. What do you treat first? Commonly known as the priorities of first aid, the following areas need to be checked: Breathing, Bleeding, Breaks, Burns, and Others. These priorities
The Health and Safety Executive have announced that they will be offering a three-month extension to the validity of the following qualifications if the learner or Trainer/Assessor is unable to requalify because of the coronavirus: First Aid at Work Emergency First Aid at Work Paediatric First Aid Emergency Paediatric First Aid This means that a Trainer/Assessor can continue delivering regulated qualifications in first aid for up to three months past the expiry of their current FAW or Paediatric certificate. This
First Aid Quiz: Can you answer these questions? Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing lots of information relating to First Aid in our blogs. So, this month, we’ve decided to test your knowledge with a First Aid quiz! We will be giving away a prize to the winner (we will carry out a draw if there’s more than one of you!). We will be announcing the prize and the winner on our Twitter page, so please continue to
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Causes, And Treatment Anaphylaxis is a severe and extreme allergic reaction to either food, medicine, venom or as in some cases, the causes are unknown. Recently, there have been a few high-profile cases where people have lost their lives due to anaphylaxis. In 2016, there was a well-publicised, tragic case where a teenager died after eating a Pret a Manger sandwich containing sesame seeds. Would you be able to spot the symptoms of anaphylaxis? What are the
Keep Safe From Slips, Trips, and Falls in Winter Whether it’s due to ice, snow or wet conditions, slips, trips and falls are the most common types of accident during winter. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 31% of non-fatal injuries caused by slips, trips, and falls occur on the same floor or ground level. Although we cannot control the weather, we can take measures to control our home or work environment. By assessing any potential risks and
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