Super Glue Wounds
Can you 'superglue' a wound? It's probably fair to say that most of us have, at some stage in our lives have glued a couple of fingers together. Then the…
Can you 'superglue' a wound? It's probably fair to say that most of us have, at some stage in our lives have glued a couple of fingers together. Then the…
https://youtu.be/5FQ305xh5GQ Remember, a spinal board is not a stretcher and should not be used as one. A spinal board is an extrication device, used in pre-hospital trauma care. Designed to…
https://youtu.be/9rQ6PPAPA4I Who is "SAM" in "SAM Splint"? There isn't a Sam or Mr Sam, other than a coincidence but for the curious, SAM stands for "structural aluminum, malleable". Sam is…
https://youtu.be/tzobASnovRc In the UK, approximately 500–600 casualties per year sustain traumatic injuries to the spinal cord, about 50% of those involve the cervical spine. UK ambulance guidelines are very clear…
https://youtu.be/1VzTJzct1Co The Talon® II 90C ian extremely compact & versatile stretcher that allows casualty transport in restricted compartments.Built for battle but idea for event medics and first responders UK where…
https://youtu.be/hDnvcIrKjUo An ECG was once part and parcel of an hospital or clinic, but as they got smaller and more portable, they soon became standard kit for ambulances. ECG is…
Keeping In Touch! AoFAS Shop Login
If we invaded someone’s cupboard for a first aid kit, we are highly likely to find out of date – and potentially useless or even dangerous medications in a variety of tins and boxes. So, in the event of a health concern or accident, we don’t have the right items at hand to deal with the issue correctly, safely and efficiently; this can be very frustrating when someone is not well or when time is of the essence.
Mental health first aid (MHFA) is a must and generally accepted by many employers as a practical, relatively easy way to support employees with stress, anxiety and other mental or…
Agricultural work-related injuries are higher than any other industry. In the dim and distant past, it would have been a farmer getting a limb caught in the blades of some…