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How quickly can you die from Catastrophic Bleeding?
Here’s why First Aid training matters. In any emergency, the first few minutes are the most critical. Often, when you think of a first aid emergency – it’s someone who’s stopped breathing, but first aid is so much more than CPR and defibrillation. In fact, Catastrophic Bleeding is higher up on the First Aid Primary Survey…
Read MoreWhat you need to know: key updates for Basic Life Support from the Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines 2025
Every 5 years, new Resuscitation Guidelines are released which are based on any new available evidence. We implemented changes as soon as the guidelines were released. After all – the new resuscitation guidelines are based on the most up to date evidence – so it wouldn’t make sense to train techniques that have been shown…
Read MoreWhat is Suspension Syndrome? Everything you need to know!
Suspension Syndrome – Suspension Trauma – Harness Syndrome – Harness Hang Syncope Whether you work at height, climb, rescue people in harnesses or with stretchers – or find yourself hanging around people who could end up suspended – you need to know about life threatening Suspension Syndrome. What is Suspension Syndrome? Suspension syndrome is a…
Read MoreMartyn’s Law: Here’s what you need to know
What is Martyn’s Law? Its full name is the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, part of the Government’s counter terrorism strategy. It’s been developed in response to the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry and an increased need for premises to prepare for major incidents and reduce the risk of harm. Why is Martyn’s Law Important? The…
Read MoreTen Second Triage: How to effectively manage multiple casualties
You’re first on the scene. Maybe it’s a road traffic collision or a sporting event gone wrong. There’s more than one casualty and for now, it’s on you to figure out who needs help first. This is where Ten Second Triage comes in. It’s a fast, practical tool designed for situations where time, information, and…
Read MoreThe Shockingly Simple Guide: Mastering Defibrillator Pad Placement
Why does defibrillator pad placement matter? Each day in the UK, around 200 people experience an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating normally and the brain stops getting oxygenated blood. Sadly less than 10% of people who experience an out of hospital cardiac arrest survive. If someone goes…
Read MoreBeat the Heat: First Aid for Summer Heat-Related Emergencies
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor fun, but rising temperatures (even in the UK!) can pose serious health risks, especially if you’re taking part in strenuous activity. Understanding Heat-Related Emergencies Heat-related emergencies range from mild to severe, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Understanding the differences can help you respond appropriately. First Aid for…
Read More“Don’t move them – they might have a spinal injury!”
Is that true? Should we never move a casualty with a suspected spinal injury? Not really. First thing’s first – why might we suspect spinal injury in the first place? Remember the Primary Survey – DR ABC? As we approach the scene, we look for Danger. As part of that assessment, we consider the ‘Mechanism…
Read MoreWhat is the First Aid Primary Survey?
Updated February 2026. First Aid Fundamentals You may have heard of the term ‘Primary Survey’, especially if you’ve been on one of our courses – but what is it? Simply put, we complete a First Aid Primary Survey to find all life threatening issues a casualty may have in order of priority. If we can find issues…
Read MoreSepsis – What it is and why you need to know about it.
What is sepsis? The short version… Sepsis is the body’s immune system over responding to an infection. Normally, our immune system fights infection. However, it can go into overdrive and attack our body’s own organs and tissues. Sepsis is responsible for about 5 deaths every hour in the UK, so it’s important to learn how…
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