How to Treat a Nosebleed
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Nosebleeds are very common and most can be treated without professional help but occasionally help is needed.What to do if you notice that someone is having a nosebleed:Sit them down with their head tipped
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Recognising and Treating Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Treating Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Heat exhaustion occurs following prolonged exposure to heat and is often caused by exercising
What should be in a first aid kit? New British Standard Workplace First Aid Kits (BSI)
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
What Should be in a BSI First Aid kit
How to Treat Crush Injuries
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
How to Treat Crush Injuries Safely and Effectively Crush injuries are most common following car accidents or on building sites. They occur when a large heavy object rests on a casualty. This crushing
Treatment of Bleeding
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
When treating a bleeding casualty the aim is firstly to prevent blood loss then to prevent the casualty from going into shock and lastly to prevent infection. Follow these steps to ensure the best treatment: Sit
How to Use an AED
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
The longer the heart has been fibrillating, the less likely it is to start - learn to use an AED and you could save someone's life. The Heart An automated external defibrillator (AED) is