Do you need to be trained to use a defibrillator?
We regularly get asked by our students about how easy defibrillators are to use and if you require prior training to be able to use one. The answer is that modern defibs are designed to be easy enough to be used by anyone. Learn more about using defibrillators in our latest blog post.
First aid equipment you should take with you this Christmas holiday
Are you heading away this Christmas break? While you’re packing your swimmers, beach towel and sunnies, you should also pack a few first aid essentials. We’ve put together a checklist of a few of the essential first aid items you should take with you this Christmas holiday.
Most Common Defibrillator Myths Debunked
Here at First Aid Accident & Emergency, we’ve heard just about every myth there is when it comes to defibrillators. Can they restart a stopped heart? Can they electrocute you in the rain? We’ve decided to set the record straight for some of the defibrillator myths we come across.
Things To Remember When Performing First Aid
We provide all our students with the very latest in first aid and CPR training to ensure they’re prepared for any kind of medical emergency. We’ve put together a few important tips to keep in mind when managing some of the most common first aid situations that occur here in Australia.
Provide CPR HLTAID001: An Overview
One of the most popular courses on offer at First Aid Accident & Emergency is Provide CPR HLTAID001. We believe that being trained in CPR is extremely important for anyone because you never know when you may have to attempt to revive someone in an emergency. To help you learn a little more about our CPR course, we’ve created a summary.
Managing Severe Bleeding
Here at First Aid Accident & Emergency, we regularly teach our first aid students about the most accurate and up-to-date ways to deal with a wide range of emergency medical scenarios. One of these scenarios is how to best manage severe and life-threatening bleeding.
Tourniquet: Top Tips
If you find yourself in the middle of a medical emergency where life-threatening bleeding is involved, using a tourniquet is often your best option until medical assistance arrives. We’ve decided to share some of our knowledge with you on tourniquets, including a summary of what they are and how to use them.
Defibrillator used at a School today
Karen made an emergency visit to us today to replace the defibrillator pads and the battery for a School Defibrillator Bundle Pack. It was used at her school here on the Gold Coast to successfully resuscitate a parent at a school assembly. Read more about the importance of defibrillators in our latest blog.
LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators: Top Features
One of the defib brands we are very proud to have here at FAAE is the Physio Control line of LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillators. We’ve decided to share our vast knowledge of these easy-to-use defibrillators by creating a summary of some of their top features.
All About First Aid Kits: What’s the Cheapest Kit for Work?
Even with the best possible safety standards in place, there’s always going to be a chance of injury and illness occurring on the job site. We’ve created an outline to help you find the most suited first aid kit for your workplace at the most affordable price.
Construction Defibrillator Bundles