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Here is 8 yr old Alexis helping her mum keep still after falling down the stairs at home. Do your children know what to do if you or a loved one who is looking after them has a fall, cuts themselves, is unconscious, is not breathing, how to call for an ambulance, choking on food, […]
Staff from Dexus (Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Management) learning how to assist with an Asthma Attack. Facts on Asthma in Australia: (information collected from Asthma Australia): Almost 2.8 million people have asthma in Australia Asthma is the leading cause of disease for children up to 14 years There were 474 deaths due to Asthma in 2023. […]
Luella demonstrating a Log Roll. A log roll or also known as a spinal roll, is when you are needing to place a casualty with a back injury onto their side very carefully. The main reasons why you would need to do this is to protect the airway & breathing if the casualty is unconscious, […]
Please download the below free PDF and print it out to put on your fridge, wall or anywhere to remind you what to do if your child is choking. The information is based on the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. A common mistake is to hit the child hard on the back while they are actually […]
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 […]
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