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Sep152023

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Snake Bite Awareness Day 2023: Understanding the Dangers of Venomous Snakes in Australia

First Aid, Informative, Preventive Health, Wound CareBy Aimee Tipple 15/09/2023 Leave a comment

According to the Australian Snakebite Project, there are approximately 3,000 snake bites in Australia each year, with around 500 of those requiring medical attention. It’s crucial to understand the dangers of venomous snakes and how to stay safe in their presence. With International Snake Bite Awareness Day falling on the 19th of September each year, it aims to promote awareness regarding snake bite prevention, and proper first aid responses in the case of a snake bite incident.

Aug82023

First Aid Heart Health Informative Preventive Health

Understanding Blood Pressure: Importance in Medical Diagnostics and How to Monitor it

First Aid, Heart Health, Informative, Preventive HealthBy Jason Hitch 08/08/2023 Leave a comment

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.

Jul242023

Allergy Covid-19 Protection First Aid Informative Preventive Health

What Causes a Sore Throat? Causes & Remedies

Allergy, Covid-19 Protection, First Aid, Informative, Preventive HealthBy Aimee Tipple 24/07/2023 Leave a comment

While sore throats can strike at any time of year, they are more common in the winter months. The cold, wet weather leads to people spending more time inside, which increases the chance of spreading illness. Understanding what causes a sore throat, and how to determine the cause behind a sore throat.

Jul122023

First Aid Fracture Care Informative Preventive Health Wound Care

Exploring the Different Types of Bandages: A Comprehensive Guide

First Aid, Fracture Care, Informative, Preventive Health, Wound CareBy Jess Warde 12/07/2023 Leave a comment

Bandages have many uses in the treatment and management of injury. There are many different types of bandages with different applications to suit injuries as required. Simply put, a bandage can be used to hold a dressing or splint over a wound, put pressure on a bleeding wound or to support an injured limb or joint.

Apr102023

First Aid Informative Wound Care

How to Tell if a Wound is Healing or Infected

First Aid, Informative, Wound CareBy Jess Warde 10/04/2023 Leave a comment

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.

Mar132023

First Aid Informative Preventive Health

When is Flu Season in Australia: Understanding the Timing and Preparation

First Aid, Informative, Preventive HealthBy Aimee Tipple 13/03/2023 Leave a comment

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.

Mar62023

First Aid Informative Preventive Health Wound Care

What Expires in a First Aid Kit: Understanding the Shelf Life of Medical Supplies

First Aid, Informative, Preventive Health, Wound CareBy Jason Hitch 06/03/2023 Leave a comment

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.

Feb272023

First Aid Fracture Care Informative

What Are The Different Types of Stretchers & How Are They Used in an Emergency?

First Aid, Fracture Care, InformativeBy Jess Warde 27/02/2023 Leave a comment

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.

Feb202023

First Aid Informative Wound Care

Our Guide to First Aid for Marine Bites & Stings

First Aid, Informative, Wound CareBy Jason Hitch 20/02/2023 Leave a comment

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.

Feb22023

Covid-19 Protection First Aid Informative Preventive Health Training

How to Properly Use a Thermometer to Read Body Temperature

Covid-19 Protection, First Aid, Informative, Preventive Health, TrainingBy Aimee Tipple 02/02/2023 Leave a comment

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.