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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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Jason Hitch

Who Is Most At Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease? - World Heart Day - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Sep 17, 2021
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Who Is Most At Risk Of Coronary Heart Disease? - World Heart Day

Looking after your heart health is incredibly important. Most people don't find out that they are at risk of or have developed coronary heart disease until they experience chest pain or heart attack.

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How to Treat a Snake Bite Effectively - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Sep 10, 2021
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How to Treat a Snake Bite Effectively

Not all snake bites are venomous or fatal, but every snake bite should be treated as potentially life-threatening. Knowing how to treat a snake bite effectively could save someone's life.

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Jason Hitch

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What To Do If Your Child Goes Into Anaphylactic Shock - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Aug 25, 2021
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What To Do If Your Child Goes Into Anaphylactic Shock

When you live with allergies, you may experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and itchiness from time to time. Anaphylaxis is a much more serious allergic reaction which can be life threatening.

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Jason Hitch

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Antiseptics vs Disinfectants - How Do They Differ? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Aug 23, 2021
First Aid
Antiseptics vs Disinfectants - How Do They Differ?

Billions of bacteria and microorganisms can be found in every environment, including on human skin. Most of these bacteria are not harmful to humans, but some microorganisms can be dangerous and even deadly to us.

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Jason Hitch

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How Does a Defibrillator Work? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jul 22, 2021
First Aid
How Does a Defibrillator Work?

The heart is one of the most important organs of the human body. Heart rhythm problems can lead to life threatening situations, including sudden cardiac arrest. Knowing how a defibrillator works could save a life.

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Jason Hitch

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What Causes Asthma Attacks? The Main Triggers to Look Out For - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jul 14, 2021
What Causes Asthma Attacks? The Main Triggers to Look Out For

Asthma is a very common condition, affecting 1 in 9 Australians. Knowing what causes asthma attacks, how to relieve symptoms and how to prevent asthma attacks can make all the difference in an asthma emergency.

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Jason Hitch

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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of An Infected Wound? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jun 17, 2021
First Aid
What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of An Infected Wound?

Most wounds have the potential to heal on their own, but the healing process may be interrupted if a wound gets infected. In this article, we look at the signs of an infected wound, how to prevent infection and how to treat it.

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Jason Hitch

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How To Become An Accredited First Aid Trainer - Our Complete Guide - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
May 26, 2021
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How To Become An Accredited First Aid Trainer - Our Complete Guide

Wondering how to become an accredited first aid trainer? In this guide, we look at the skills, qualifications and supplies you need to start training others in first aid.

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Jason Hitch

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Why Is Wound Care Important For Healing? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
May 11, 2021
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Why Is Wound Care Important For Healing?

In this article, we take a look at the questions "Why is wound care important?" and "What happens when a wound doesn't heal?". We also discuss the importance of using the right wound dressing to ensure a smooth and timely recovery.

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Jason Hitch

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Sports Teacher Medical Supply Kit - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 15, 2020
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Sports Teacher Medical Supply Kit

LFA First Response is a Perth Metro and regional West Australian stockist of first aid room equipment suitable for use in school sports classes. We are a family owned and operated business that takes pride in offering expert, friendly and knowledgeable customer service.

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Jason Hitch

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Stretcher For Ambulances - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 09, 2020
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Stretcher For Ambulances

Patient transfer is an important process that needs to be conducted with care and precision. Having an appropriate ambulance stretcher will help you to reduce the risk of injuring a patient when raising and lowering the cot.

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Jason Hitch

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Restart A Heart Day - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Oct 12, 2020
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Restart A Heart Day

Approximately 34,000 Australians and New Zealanders suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year. Only 1 in 10 will survive cardiac arrest and the chance of survival decreases by 10% every minute a defibrillator is not used.

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Jason Hitch

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Guidance on School First Aid Procedures - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Oct 12, 2020
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Guidance on School First Aid Procedures

First aid policies are in place in schools to ensure that students can feel safe and well when unexpected circumstances arise. In compliance with legal obligations, schools must have the necessary first aid facilities and treatment available to all people at the school.

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Jason Hitch

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