Fainting
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
How to treat a faintPicture the scene: You have gone out for a day with your friends, lunch is taking far too long and one of your friends complains that they are feeling poorly. They get up to go to
Asthma
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Recognising and Treating AsthmaAsthma is a condition that affects more than five million people in the UK. It is a very hot topic at the moment as there are new rules about asthma inhalers in schools.
What First Aid Arrangements Do You Need to Have in Your Workplace?
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Complying with First Aid RegulationsThe Health and Safety Executive require that as a minimum you have a suitably stocked first aid kit as well as a person who is appointed to take charge in an emergency.
First Aid for Burns
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Burns can be very painful, as well as dangerous and so appropriate first aid treatment should be given as soon as possible. This will limit the amount of damage to the casualty's skin.Stop the burning
Heart Attacks – What You Need to Know!
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Dial 999 immediately if you suspect that you or someone else is having a heart attack.A heart attack is caused by a blood clot in an artery. The blood clot can block the artery causing death of that