General Health-Related
The Heimlich Manoeuvre
The Heimlich manoeuvre is a type of abdominal thrust that was first described in 1974 as a technique for treating choking casualties. Though it has a rich history in America, the Heimlich Manoeuvre is not accepted here in Australia.
Injury
Soft Tissue Injuries
A soft tissue injury is when a muscle, tendon, or ligament experiences trauma, such as overstretching or tearing, which causes pain, swelling, and other symptoms.
General Health-Related
Australia Wide First Aid & Brisbane Roar
Australia Wide First Aid is pleased to be supporting an organisation that seeks excellence and is involved in the community on all levels
Virus
What is Monkeypox and Should you be Worried?
Monkeypox is a rare condition that is caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms include fever, headache, and skin lesions. Cases of monkeypox have now been detected in Australia and across several European countries.
Allergy and Asthma
Winter First Aid Tips for Asthma Sufferers
Winter is also the season for the flu, as well as colds and other infections of the respiratory system, which are known to exacerbate the symptoms experienced by asthmatics.
First Aid Training
Grateful for Lifesaving First Aid Training
The family of a man who stopped breathing have more good reasons to celebrate this Christmas after he was revived by Poolwerx Joondalup employee Ian Hughes and paramedics.
General Health-Related
Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
Eating healthy can help reduce your chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes, a chronic condition wherein the body loses the capacity to produce enough insulin to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. Try the following recipe to start getting your health on track.
First Aid Training
Keeping Your First Aid Certificate Current
Most first aiders will not have to use their first aid knowledge regularly. Likewise, correct first aid technique is often updated to align with new medical recommendations. As such, it is important to renew your first aid as a matter of course.
First Aid Equipment
DIY First Aid Kit
You don't have to be a tertiary educated medical professional to assist yourself, or others, in an emergency. Provided you have the required first aid skills and tools, including a fully stocked first aid kit, you could one day administer life-saving care.
Danger
What Does Drowning Look Like?
In film and on television, drowning is often misconstrued as a dramatic event involving waving, splashing, and yellow. However, this could not be further from the truth. More often than not, people drown silently and only a short distance from others.
Danger
Adelaide Festivals and First Aid
Adelaide is a stalwart of the festival scene, and hosts a revolving door of festivals that can cater to anyone, from rockabilly enthusiasts and cabaret lovers, to barbeque nuts and grunge theatre folk.
Bites and Stings
The Redback Spider | Spider Facts
Redback spiders are found across Australia in dry, sheltered sites typically close to human habitation. Bites from a female Redback can cause serious illness and have resulted in deaths. Continue reading for step-by-step first aid instructions for Redback spider bites.