Posts Tagged ‘CPR’
First Aid during COVID-19: What you need to know
Although there’s still some uncertainty around COVID-19 and when normal life will fully resume, one thing is certain – people will continue to choke. They’ll still bump their heads. They’ll have slips, trips and falls. People will continue to have heart attacks, cut their fingers – or worse. That’s life. We still need to help…
Read MoreCough CPR – If I’m having a Heart Attack, should I try ‘Cough CPR?’
If you’re on Facebook or any social media for that matter, you’ve probably seen the advice of Cough CPR. ‘HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE’ (in all caps – as the best medical advice on the internet often is…). At the request of the post, you may have even shared it… It suggests…
Read MoreCan you use a defibrillator/AED on a baby?
A common question on our First Aid courses across the North East is whether you can use a defibrillator/AED on a baby. Shockable heart rhythms requiring defibrillation in children are more rare than in adults. However, they can occur. Therefore, the priority will always be to recognise the need for CPR, to provide high quality…
Read MoreWho invented the defibrillator?
Thankfully, portable defibrillators are becoming more and more common and they can often be found in public places like supermarkets, train stations, leisure centres and even in rural villages. But have you ever wondered who invented the defibrillator and what their history is? You can find out here! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-37540915 If you’d like the confidence…
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