The Australian Resuscitation Council has officially announced the new CPR changes. Basically the only change really is not performing the initial two rescue breaths, but commencing with compressions and the education of sending for the ambulance/community first responders and acknowledging the defibrillation is now a skill that should be taught at the first aid level. References to signs of life […]
Simple Instruction has just bought a a training Defibrillator that we will be using as part of our Perform CPR and Apply First Aid courses. Come along and get trained in how to use a debibrillator how to provide emergency care, as you never know when you may have to save a family member, friend or a stranger over the […]
Photos of the Sun Run and Cole Classic 🙂   The beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney will be alive this weekend with many people taking part in the Dee Why to Manly Sydney Morning Herald Sun Run on Saturday the 5th of February 2011 followed by the Sydney Morning Hearld Cole Classic Swim on Sunday the 6th of February 2011 […]
17 Jan 11 @ 04:24pm – Manly Daily – http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/huge-surf-causes-spinal-injuries/ (not actual picture from the article – great use of the spinal board though) TREACHEROUS surf conditions across the NSW coast resulted in the biggest number of spinal injuries in one weekend that the northern beaches has seen in over a decade. Waves up to three metres high with wave […]
AMBULANCE REPORT: Seeing stars in the gutter 7 Aug 11 @ 12:00am by Gordon Aspinall OSCAR Wilde once said: “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” A man, 41, was certainly seeing stars when we were called to an address at Manly on Thursday, July 28, where he was rolling around […]
How do I use the Anapen®? There are 4 main steps. REMOVE Anapen and DO NOT touch needle. Massage injection site for 10 seconds. The needle does not retract completely and may cause a needle stick injury. The used Anapen may be placed in a suitable plastic container. What should I do after giving the Anapen®? You should always call […]
Simple Instruction has found another great article from The Childrens Hospital at Westmead. At many of my First Aid courses many people have not heard of Febrile Convulsions, this has prompted me to put this article up. If you would like to learn more about emergency First Aid. Enrol in one of Simple Instructions Apply First Aid or Perform CPRÂ courses […]
First aid at home Dr Andrew Rochford joins TODAY with advice on how to become better equipped in dealing with accidents at home. To view the webpage: http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1010419 Just about everybody will need access to a first aid kit at one point, so, the key to optimal safety is preparation. Always have a well-stocked first aid kit handy and be […]
Gyms under spotlight after man’s death Updated August 18, 2011 12:56:00 Â Video:Â http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-17/melbourne-gym-death-findings-released/2844062 Coroner calls for first aid training in gyms (7pm TV News VIC) A Victorian coroner is calling for greater regulation of the fitness industry after the death of a 29-year-old man at a Melbourne gym. David Thomas went without CPR immediately after suffering a heart attack in 2007 […]
First aid and the myths that cost livesRead more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/first-aid-and-the-myths-that-cost-lives-20110831-1jlty.html#ixzz1dvoNnxTp Bystanders often feel helpless when they see somebody collapse or get injured, but knowing just a little about the basics could transform the chances of survival, writes Lissa Christopher The young marathon runner was still lying face down and showed no signs of life when Penelope Little arrived. “As soon […]
