Lots of people are worried that when they attend a first aid course such as emergency or standard first aid that it may be difficult. People have a tendency to want to do well and to pass the course. Because of this tendency some participants stress before class about whether it will be difficult and […]
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Obstructive shock is a medical emergency that occurs due to mechanical problems that averts diastolic filling resulting to decreased cardiac output. Obstructive shock is a medical emergency that occurs to mechanical problems that avoids diastolic filling from occurring. This means that despite normal intravascular volume and myocardial function (heart pumping well), there are physical changes
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Jock itch or Tinea Cruris refers to the inflammation of the skin of the groin due to fungal infection. Jock itch is the most common fungal infection in males. The symptoms of jock itch usually resolve within 2 weeks of treatment. A person with tinea cruris may experience an itchy and red rash in the
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Sexual assault is another term used for rape which involves the victim being forced to carry out sexual acts. Women are common victims of sexual assault as at least 1 of 6 women is raped once in her lifetime and 1 of 33 men is raped once in his lifetime. Victims of rape are often
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A facial fracture occurs in a person who has at least one broken bones in his face. Most cases of facial fractures report injuries to the bones of the nose. Facial fractures and broken bones are covered in workplace approved training programs. To learn to manage these emergencies with hands on training with qualified instructors
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The human back is the large posterior area of the human body, rising from the top of the buttocks is the Sacral Spine, Lumbar, and Thoracic to the back of the neck which is Cervical. It is the surface opposite to the chest, its height being defined by the vertebral column and is commonly referred
When a toxic amount of a substance (drug or medicine) is taken, it is called an overdose. Drugs are harmful or poisonous when too much or more than the prescribed amount is taken. Commonly abused drugs include alcohol, illegal drugs and even over the counter medication and herbal medicine. Please note that drug overdose IS
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The information posted on this blog is for learning purposes only. To learn to effectively manage victims with broken wrists enrol into workplace approved first aid classes. Before treating a broken wrist, you must learn how to recognize it. Often wrist injuries are very painful but they are usually not very severe if treated promptly.
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Heat exhaustion is a major syndrome related to heat which is often followed by a mild heat cramp and eventually results in a life-threatening heatstroke that may cause major symptoms such as confusion, nausea, coma and even death. Signs of symptoms may occur suddenly, often during strenuous exercises, heavy labour under the sun, insufficient salt and fluid
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There are countless road and traffic accidents that occur every day. In most cases, the first person to arrive in the collision scene is another motorist or road user. As such, it is important that every motorist know the basic principles behind first aid. Knowledge of first aid can make a huge difference to someone
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