WHAT IS ANAPHYLAXIS? Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction. It occurs when a susceptible person is exposed to a specific allergen (such as a food or insect sting). Reactions usually begin within minutes of exposure and can progress rapidly over a period of up to two hours or more. Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and always requires an […]
What is a medical emergency? Always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance in the following circumstances. If you are unsure the operators will talk you through any situation. Unconscious person – who doesn’t wake or respond when shaken. Heart attack (suspected) – pain in the chest, especially if it is crushing or like indigestion and lasts more than five […]
Why our children have ADHD, allergies and anxiety 8 Aug 11 @ 06:00pm by Carleen Frost PARENTS are being urged to get back to basics and lead a more “primitive” lifestyle to boost their child’s health and happiness. Narrabeen Dr Robyn Cosford said returning to “real” food, avoiding artificial light and switching off wireless internet were the first steps she […]
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 is now offering the new course code of HLTAID004 to cater for the ever increasing changes to the Educational and Child care requirements. Although we have been offering the the combined course of First Aid and Asthma and Anaphylaxis for a number of years, it is great to offer the Provide an Emergency First Aid and response in […]
The Northern Beaches of Sydney is one of the most beautiful places on earth. However, as we are so close to the coast line and the ever present danger of beaches and pools. Simple Instruction is offering accredited First Aid and CPR courses that are cheaper and quicker than Surf Life Saving Australia and at a location that is central to the […]
Who would have thought a name change could cause so many issues. Well the new name for the old Senior First Aid and Apply First Aid is now Provide First Aid. It will be with us for a while so you may as well get use to it 🙂 The Provide First Aid is an accredited course in every industry […]
At the National Asthma Council Australia, we know that if you are one of the 7 million Australians with allergy or the 2 million with asthma, you want to know how you could improve the health and wellbeing of you and your family. That’s why we developed the Sensitive Choice® program. Our Sensitive Choice® blue butterfly symbol is a way […]
