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Have you taught your children to call the ambulance? Do they know the number? Do they know not to hang up? Do they know the ambulance operator is not a scary person and will help them in an emergency? Four easy words to teach your children to help them to remember how to call for […]
The recovery position is an important position to place an unconscious breathing casualty. If the unconscious breathing casualty remains on their back for too long then there is a risk of choking on their bodily fluids and the tongue relaxing and blocking their airway. The staff at the Ipswich Jets Football League Club have recently […]
Learning Infant CPR is important for all parents, grandparents, older siblings and any other person that may look after your baby. It would be more traumatic to do nothing than to be able to do something that may save your babies life. Thankfully the ambulance staff are amazing and will guide you through the steps […]
During a flood, first aid risks include drowning, cuts and wounds from debris, contaminated water leading to infections, and potential exposure to hazardous materials or animals. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the first aid risks associated with flooding: Immediate Risks: Drowning: Floodwaters can rise rapidly and unexpectedly, leading to drowning, especially in areas with […]
GRQ Emergency Kit checklist Please go to “Get Ready Queensland” website : https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/emergencykit to find out what to pack in an emergency kit. I have attached it to this blog but it is well worth reading the other important information about getting ready for any emergencies – cyclone, fire, flooding etc. It is very important […]
Emergency Action Plan – DRSABCD Do you know the below facts on Cardiac Arrest in Australia: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. Only approximately 10% of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. Performing immediate CPR and attaching an AED (Defibrillator) by a bystander can significantly increase the […]
First Aid Acronyms. Do you know how to determine if a family member, friend or work colleague could be having a life-threatening Stroke? A Stroke is caused by either a blood clot or ruptured blood vessel in the brain and is one of Australia’s biggest causes of death. The Australian Stroke Foundation states that stroke […]
You are out to dinner with some friends having a great time, chatting away, laughing and all of sudden one of your friends is choking on their food! They are coughing, still breathing but panicking! You give your friend a really hard hit on the back thinking that will help them but…….Oh No! They can […]
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