Stay Prepared - News, Tips & Tools

In medical emergencies, particularly those involving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), having immediate access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. Defibrillators are life-saving devices designed to restore a regular heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock to the heart.

Mining is a vital industry that powers economies around the globe, and Australia plays a significant role in it, being one of the largest producers of valuable resources like coal, iron ore, and gold.

Australia is home to some of the world's most venomous snakes, and for those exploring the bush, encountering one is a real possibility. While the chances of a snake bite may be low, knowing how to respond can mean the difference between life and death.

Daffodil Day, celebrated annually on the 22nd of August, is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a symbol of hope and resilience for those affected by cancer. Understanding the impact of cancer in Australia, the significance of Daffodil Day, and how you can support those affected by cancer.

Heart Rhythm Week is a vital initiative aimed at increasing awareness about heart arrhythmias, their causes, and the importance of monitoring heart rhythms. In this article we will delve into what heart arrhythmias are, their causes, and types, and offer practical advice on how to check your heart rhythm.

Immunisation is an incredibly important defence in the global health landscape, a simple yet profoundly effective tool in the fight against infectious diseases. This blog post aims to shed light on the importance of immunisation, dispel common myths, and illustrate how LFA First Response contributes to this global effort.

Blood pressure is the force of the blood circulating against the walls of one's arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day depending on the needs of your body. Sleep, exercise, breathing, the position of your body and emotional state can all have an affect on your blood pressure.

Dental Health Week is a week-long event which aims to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and how to take necessary steps to care for your teeth and gums. This year's Dental Health Week is taking place from the 7th to 13th of August. Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association's largest oral health campaign.

First responders dedicate their lives to helping and protecting ordinary people. Those who work in emergency services such as firefighters, paramedics, marine rescue workers, law enforcement officers, lifesavers, SES workers and those working in other aspects of emergency response spend their lives helping our community.

Heart Week 2023 is running from the 1st to the 7th of May, and aims to raise awareness about heart disease, the importance of heart health checks and how to avoid risk factors associated with heart disease. Heart Week also aims to motivate people to take positive steps towards reducing their risk of developing heart disease.

Rapid urine test strips offer a simple way of testing a urine sample for a handful of different things and identifying a deviation in the expected levels within the urine. It's vital that health professionals and caregivers understand how to read a urine test strip result properly and grasp the meaning of the result.

How to tell if a wound is healing or infected, even minor wounds need to be cared for and observed for signs of infection or slow healing. let's take a look at the healing process of a wound and how to clean a wound to ensure it can heal well.

Due to the highly contagious nature of the flu, it can spread very quickly. Complications and hospitalisations as a result of the flu are common, especially in some high risk groups such as elderly people, young children, pregnant women and those with a compromised immune system.

A well-stocked first aid kit is a necessity in all workplaces, schools, businesses and healthcare settings. To be fully prepared in the event of a medical emergency, all the products in a first aid kit should be in good working order - and this includes still being within date.

Stretchers are an item of medical equipment used to transport patients or injured people to another location to receive medical treatment. Stretchers can be used to transport patients to an ambulance, and from the ambulance into the hospital or medical facility.

The hot weather is here, which means more and more people are spending time at the beach and in the water. Marine stings or bites can happen to anyone, and in Australia, there is the risk of a marine sting every time we're in or on the water. It's important to know first aid for marine bites and stings so that you know how to respond as quickly as possible.