Posts Tagged ‘First Aid’
Are All First Aid Courses the Same? Why ‘Cheap’ Costs More
The short answer? No – not all first aid courses are the same. Looking to ensure workplace first aid training compliance? Read on! Like most things in life, first aid training comes in all shapes and sizes – the great, the bad, and everything in between. If you scroll through social media on any given…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreFirst Aid Training in Newcastle and across the North East
Life Saving Training is a long-established provider of regulated First Aid training in Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2013, we’ve built a five-star reputation by empowering thousands of individuals and North East businesses with training that goes far beyond basic compliance. Expert-Led Training from Mountain Rescue Medics Founded by Ian and Helena, our approach is built on real-world…
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 MoreHow to perform CPR on a person with breasts
Statistically, people seem to worry about performing CPR and using a defibrillator on a person with breasts, to the point where women are less likely to receive CPR from a bystander than men. Sadly, the consequence of this is that women are also less likely to survive following an out of hospital cardiac arrest than…
Read MoreHow do you make a positive difference in a real life, high pressure First Aid situation?
There’s no doubt that everyone should learn life saving skills — but they need maintaining too. And we need to be prepared if we are to have the most positive impact we can on our casualties. We can give ourselves the best chance of performing first aid under pressure (and performing well) by gaining knowledge…
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