Recently Published First Aid Articles

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Asthma & Anaphylaxis Emergency First Aid

October 2, 2013

Allergy and Asthma

In an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency you should know the symptoms, remove triggers, and know how to respond. Read on to understand these important aspects in the context of such an emergency.

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Asthma management

May 5, 2014

Allergy and Asthma

Asthma is one of the world's most pervasive chronic diseases. Australia has one of the highest prevalence rates in the world – more than two million asthmatics.

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Measles in Australia

June 23, 2014

Virus

Measles is an acute, highly infectious illness caused by the measles virus. It can lead to serious complication such as pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (inflammation to the brain)

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Our First Aid courses are necessary education

February 24, 2022

Virus

During this COVID-19 pandemic, our First Aid training continues in line with government guidelines. We make every attempt to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and students.

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Heart health is a concern for all Australians

November 12, 2021

Disease

In Australia, 90% of people have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Many of those risk factors can be controlled or improved. Keeping your heart healthy is the most important thing you can do to help prevent and manage heart disease. This advice applies, no matter your age. It won’t matter if you have more than one risk factor, you can still make changes to help reduce the chances of developing heart problems.

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First Aid for Heat Cramp

October 25, 2021

Seasonal Concerns

Heat cramps are the body’s way of signalling an oncoming heat emergency. First aid treatment for heat cramps is best done promptly, the aim being to avoid the symptoms progressing to heat exhaustion.

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DRSABCD is the acronym for the steps to follow when providing life support
DRSABCD for life support

October 22, 2021

First Aid Training

DRSABCD is a definition of safe procedure in a medical emergency. It outlines the essential action plan for basic life support in first aid situations.

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Causes of Death in Australian Men and Women

July 18, 2021

Health Statistics

In 2019 there were 88,346 male deaths and 80,955 female deaths in Australia. What are the leading causes of death among them?

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Respiratory Disease Statistics

March 16, 2022

Health Statistics

Respiratory conditions affect the lungs and airways. These diseases can be chronic (long lasting) or acute (short term), causing ill health and disability, and also death.

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How to Learn CPR

February 23, 2022

CPR Resources

CPR provides the patient with life-giving oxygen until they can receive full medical treatment. It buys time in these emergency situations and is used when a person is oxygen-deprived, commonly because of near drowning, cardiac arrest, and drug overdose.

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COVID-19 Deaths - Australia Statistics

February 24, 2022

Health Statistics

COVID-19 deaths in Australia, to 31 October 2021, totalled 1,671. This includes 16 suspected as being due to COVID but not confirmed in a laboratory. Pre-existing chronic conditions were recorded on the death certificates of 71.2% of those who died, the most common condition being chronic heart diseases.

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Japanese Encephalitis Threat Gets Real

March 11, 2022

Virus

The virus threat that Australians need to worry about now is Japanese Encephalitis. It has already claimed the lives of one man in Victoria and another man in NSW.

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