The Life Saving First Aid Principles Everyone Should Know
The first aid principles used across Australia come down to three aims. Your first priority in any emergency is to preserve life. When someone is unconscious and not breathing, their heart may already be in cardiac arrest, and chest compressions and rescue breaths become the difference between life and death until paramedics take over. Once […]
Emergency Plans: Stay Safe, Prepare, and Make a Plan For When Things Go Wrong in Australia
An emergency plan turns the chaos of an crisis into a the actions that keep your family safe. How you respond in the first minutes depends largely on what was decided long before the event, and knowing where to go, who to contact, and what to take with you before a crisis happens helps before […]
Playground Mishaps: Top 5 Injuries in Child Care Centres
Playground mishaps are one of the most common causes of injury among children in daycare and childcare facilities. Whether it’s a tumble from the slide, a fall from monkey bars, or a collision with a playmate, playground injuries can range from mild bumps and bruises to fractures and head injuries requiring hospital attention. Knowing the […]
Antihistamines Daily Use — When to Use EpiPens vs. Antihistamines
Antihistamines are medicines that block the effects of histamine, a chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction. They are commonly taken daily for conditions such as hay fever, hives, or allergic rhinitis. But in cases of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening severe allergic reaction, only an EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector) can save a life. Understanding when […]