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.
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
What to do if you are having a heart attack on your own
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Don't believe the "Cough CPR" Myths that are circulating Facebook. The British Heart Foundation give information on their web site about what to do if you suspect that you are having a heart attack. Here
Drowning
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
First Aid For DrowningNever enter the water unless absolutely necessary. Remember "Reach and Throw Don't Go". Try to reach them with a rope or stick or throw them an object that will float - such as