How To Treat A Burn: First Aid Treatment For Burns
Burns and scalds are a leading cause of injury to young children, with toddlers most at risk because of their increased mobility and natural curiosity.
Checklist For A Camping First Aid Kit
A good first aid checklist helps ensure you have everything you need to deal with illnesses or injuries that can happen on a camping trip.
5 Types Of First Aid Shocks
Shock is a medical emergency that occurs when not enough blood is circulating in the body.
CPR: Why Everyone Should Learn How To Save Lives
CPR helps keep the blood and oxygen flowing, which increases the chances of survival for those who suffer cardiac arrest.
How To Perform Child And Baby CPR
Toddlers are constantly on the move, exposing them to several dangers which make CPR necessary.
How To Help Someone With An Eating Disorder
Having eating disorders may mean that someone has problems with their attitudes to food, weight, body size, or image. All these can lead to change in their eating and exercise behavior which sometimes interfere with life and relationships.
Mental Health First Aid Tips To Prevent Teen Suicide
Depression is a main cause of suicide amongst teenagers in Australia. Depression a complex mental illness that can cloud a person’s judgment. Pressure from family, friends, teachers and studies can also cause depression. Check with your teens regularly as they may be dealing with negative events in their life.
Fever And High Temperature In Children And Babies
Fever is a common childhood illness. It accounts for about 20% of pediatric cases in local emergency departments in Australia. According to a study, the months of June, July, and August are the worst time of year for flu in children.
What Is DRSABCD In First Aid?
Learning the DRSABCD can help you cope with various types of emergencies. You may be able to keep a person breathing, reduce pain levels, and minimise the consequences of an injury until emergency services arrive. First aid could mean the difference between life and death for them.
How To Make An Arm Sling – First Aid Advice
A sling is used to immobilise and protect against an arm injury. Although broken arms are the most common reason for wearing a sling, you do not necessarily need to have a broken bone to wear one. Other injuries such as contusions, sprains, and dislocations may also require a sling.