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 […]
Avalon cliff fall: man plunges 12 metres September 26, 2010 http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/avalon-cliff-fall-man-plunges-12-metres-20100925-15rtd.html A man is in hospital after he fell 12 metres from a cliff on a Northern Sydney beach. The 28-year-old man sustained extensive head, chest and limb injuries, when he fell off the cliff at the southern end of Avalon beach, about 1pm (AEST) on Saturday. “The patient’s injuries […]
Simple Instruction is a local Northern Beaches First Aid and CPR training provider that supports community programs and events. If you are looking for something to do in and around Manly, have a look at the opportunitities listed below and choose something that suits you. This table was taken from the Manly Council website : http://www.manly.nsw.gov.au/Manly-2010-Event-Calendar.html . Please also have a look at […]
Basic First Aid and CPR can save some body’s life. However, isn’t prevention better than cure? I definitely believe Australian men and women need to take better care of their body’s. I am a huge advocate for getting everybody trained in First Aid and CPR should the unfortunate arrive. Is prevention better than cures? The short answer is NO! As Australians we need […]
Great information for people on the Northern Beaches or in fact anywhere. Can you save a life? Do you have the skills? When was the last time you completed a first aid or CPR course? Book into a First Aid or CPR training course with Simple Instruction today. This article is taken from http://www.chw.edu.au/poisons/bites_stings.htm . Please support the The Children’s Hospital at Westmead […]
Congratulations to the 30 Ryde Secondary College students who successfully completed the Apply First Aid Course on Friday the 10th of September. The students completed their online workbooks in PDHPE and SLR classes under the excellent tuition of Mr McLellan, Mr Brookfield and Mr Fargue. A big thank you and a special mention goes to Mr McLellan for his organisational skills and his dedication in […]
This article is taken from www.minti.com a parenting advice site where parents can share their personal experiences and help out other parents on issues including prenancy, toddlers, baby pictures and even teenagers. For the full article please click: http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2995/Choking-in-infants/ What would you do if your baby was choking? What are the signs that someone is choking? Can you save a loved […]
