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The Importance of a Family Camping First Aid Kit - Featured hero blog post image for LFA First Response
Mar 03, 2025
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The Importance of a Family Camping First Aid Kit

Packing a reliable family first aid kit is essential for any camping trip. Whether it’s cuts and scrapes, insect bites, or sunburn, outdoor environments bring unique risks that are best managed with the right supplies on hand.

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World Asthma Day 2023: Raising Awareness and Promoting Asthma Management - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Apr 24, 2023
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World Asthma Day 2023: Raising Awareness and Promoting Asthma Management

Asthma is a chronic disease which causes inflammation to the airways as a result of particular triggers. World Asthma Day aims to raise awareness about asthma and asthma treatment around the globe. The 2023 World Asthma Day is being held on 2nd May 2023.

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Jason Hitch

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How to Read Urine Test Strips: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Apr 17, 2023
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How to Read Urine Test Strips: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers

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.

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Jason Hitch

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How to Tell if a Wound is Healing or Infected - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Apr 10, 2023
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How to Tell if a Wound is Healing or Infected

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.

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When is Flu Season in Australia: Understanding the Timing and Preparation - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Mar 13, 2023
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When is Flu Season in Australia: Understanding the Timing and Preparation

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.

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Jason Hitch

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Understanding Type 1 Diabetes & Supporting Jump To Cure Diabetes 2024 - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Mar 11, 2023
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Understanding Type 1 Diabetes & Supporting Jump To Cure Diabetes 2024

In a world where health awareness is more vital than ever, understanding chronic conditions like Type 1 diabetes becomes imperative. This blog aims to clarify the complexities of Type 1 diabetes, distinguishing it from Type 2 diabetes, and encouraging our readers to rally behind the impactful Jump to Cure Diabetes initiative in 2024.

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Jason Hitch

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What Expires in a First Aid Kit: Understanding the Shelf Life of Medical Supplies - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Mar 06, 2023
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What Expires in a First Aid Kit: Understanding the Shelf Life of Medical Supplies

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.

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Jason Hitch

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What Are The Different Types of Stretchers & How Are They Used in an Emergency? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Feb 27, 2023
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What Are The Different Types of Stretchers & How Are They Used in an Emergency?

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.

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Jason Hitch

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Swim Safety for Schools: The Importance of First Aid in Swimming - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Feb 26, 2023
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Swim Safety for Schools: The Importance of First Aid in Swimming

Swimming is a valued part of physical education in Australia, not only for its health benefits but also for teaching vital life skills such as swimming proficiency and water safety awareness. This month’s blog aims to explore the critical importance of first aid in swimming, particularly within Australian schools, and highlights the necessity of having the right medical and first aid supplies.

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Jason Hitch

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How Does Medical Waste Affect The Environment? The Move Towards Eco-Friendly Medical Supplies - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Feb 20, 2023
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How Does Medical Waste Affect The Environment? The Move Towards Eco-Friendly Medical Supplies

In the face of an escalating environmental crisis, the healthcare industry is under scrutiny for its role in contributing to global waste and pollution. The production and disposal of medical waste pose significant challenges, not just for the sector but for the planet as a whole. This month’s blog delves into the impact of medical waste on the environment.

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Jason Hitch

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Our Guide to First Aid for Marine Bites & Stings - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Feb 20, 2023
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Our Guide to First Aid for Marine Bites & Stings

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.

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Jason Hitch

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How to Properly Use a Thermometer to Read Body Temperature - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Feb 02, 2023
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How to Properly Use a Thermometer to Read Body Temperature

One part of an immune response the body may undergo when sick is an increase in body temperature, which is known as a fever. Let's take a look at how to use a thermometer, the different kinds of thermometers, and how to regulate body temperature.

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Essential First Aid Supplies for Australian School Camps: What to Bring and Why - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 29, 2023
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Essential First Aid Supplies for Australian School Camps: What to Bring and Why

School camps in Australia offer students unique opportunities for learning, exploration, and adventure. However, with our diverse landscape, wildlife, and climate, it's crucial for teachers and decision-makers at schools to prioritise safety and preparedness. This month’s blog aims to provide valuable information and guidance on essential first aid supplies for Australian school camps, ensuring the safety and well-being of students during outdoor excursions.

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Jason Hitch

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What Is Clinical Waste? The Importance Of Proper Disposal Methods - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 24, 2023
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What Is Clinical Waste? The Importance Of Proper Disposal Methods

Clinical waste has the potential to cause harm to patients, staff, the local community and the environment, so it’s important it’s disposed of properly. Let's take a look at what is clinical waste, what goes into a clinical waste bin, and how to dispose of clinical waste.

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Jason Hitch

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How to Clean and Store Reusable Medical Instruments for Healthcare Professionals - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 16, 2023
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How to Clean and Store Reusable Medical Instruments for Healthcare Professionals

In the world of healthcare, cleanliness and hygiene are paramount. Properly cleaning and storing reusable medical instruments is not just a matter of compliance; it's a fundamental step in ensuring patient safety and preventing cross-contamination. At LFA First Response, we understand the critical role these instruments play in your daily practice.

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Jason Hitch

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South Australia Passes Law Requiring AEDs in All Public Buildings - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 04, 2023
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South Australia Passes Law Requiring AEDs in All Public Buildings

The South Australian Government has recently passed the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022, requiring the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all public buildings, including schools, universities, libraries, sporting facilities, and local council offices etc.

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Jason Hitch

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Surf Life Saving First Aid: Preventing and Treating Common Surfing Injuries - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 02, 2023
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Surf Life Saving First Aid: Preventing and Treating Common Surfing Injuries

Surfing is not just a sport in Australia; it's a way of life. With our stunning coastlines and world-renowned waves, the land down under attracts surf enthusiasts from all over the globe. However, the thrill of riding the waves also comes with certain risks. Surfers and beach goers can sometimes find themselves in situations where first aid knowledge is crucial. In this blog, we'll delve into the importance of surf life saving first aid, common injuries in surfing, prevention and the essent

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