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Super Glue Wounds

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Post published:21/05/2020
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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…

Use of a Spinal Board and Blocks

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Post published:15/05/2020
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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…

Splint Rolls and Roles

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Post published:15/05/2020
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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…

Use of Extrication Collars

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Post published:15/05/2020
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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…

Talon II Folding Combat Stretcher – 90C

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Post published:15/05/2020
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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…

Mobile Home ECG Devices

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Post published:12/05/2020
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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…

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Post published:09/05/2020
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COVID 19 and Your First Aid Kit

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Post published:27/09/2016
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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) in The Workplace

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Post published:27/09/2016
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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…

First Aid on a Farm

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Post published:27/09/2016
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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…