Back to School: Is your First Aid Kit Ready?
After a fun and relaxing break, school is finally back for kids across Australia. With students out on the playground again, there’s also the chance of accidents happening. For this reason, it’s very important to make sure your first aid kit is up to date with everything needed to manage the most common injuries that tend to happen at schools.
The defibrillator accessories you should invest in
If you already have a defibrillator or you’re considering purchasing one, there are a few important defib accessories that are also needed. The experts at First Aid Accident & Emergency have put together a quick summary outlining some of the most important defib accessories you should invest in.
Defibrillators at schools: Which is the best defibrillator pack for schools?
We recommend that all schools throughout Australia consider investing in a defibrillator to have kept on their campus. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is unpredictable—you never know when it might happen to a student, teacher or parent at the school. Read more in our latest blog.
Defibrillator Saves Yellow Wiggle
Greg Page (more commonly known as the original Yellow Wiggle) had his life saved over the weekend thanks to a public access defibrillator and some quick-thinking bystanders. This incident further highlights the unpredictability of cardiac arrest and the importance of portable defibrillators when it comes to survival.
First Aid in the Workplace: Be Prepared for an Emergency
Whatever industry you work in, there will always be some chance of injury or illness striking you or one of your colleagues. The team at FAAE have created a summary outlining some of the most common workplace injuries, along with what first aid equipment your workplace should have readily available.
Children & Defibrillators: What You Need to Consider
A question that we often ask is whether defibrillators are safe to use on children. Most modern defibrillators have been designed so that they can be safely used on children—many defib manufacturers also provide smaller electrode pads and batteries which are specifically designed to suit children and infants.
Why CPR training is so important
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (more commonly known as CPR) is an essential skill to have. When you’ve been trained in CPR, you could potentially save the life of a family member, colleague or even a stranger. Read our latest blog to learn all about the importance of CPR.
What are the different types of defibrillators?
Over the years, there have been many different defibrillator models introduced to the market in Australia and internationally. The team here at First Aid Accident & Emergency are defibrillator experts and we want to share our expertise with you—this is why we’ve created a summary of the different types of defibrillators.
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.
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.
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