A comprehensive guide on how to use ZOLL Defibrillators. Including basic set up, How to Use a ZOLL AED 3 Defibrillator, Troubleshooting and other information.
When an emergency occurs, there is a ‘care gap’ between the incident and the arrival of medical professionals. Read this guide to learn about the care gap, PAcT kits, and what individuals and businesses can do to help save lives.
Burn treatment starts immediately after an injury occurs and can last weeks, months, or even years, depending on its severity. The correct first aid and medical support can prevent infection, optimise healing time, and reduce the chance of scarring.
Here’s what you need to know about managing a burn as it heals.
You never know when you’ll next be in an emergency situation. It’s essential that you’re well-prepared with the right supplies in advance.
We have a wealth of experience when it comes to medical products, so you’re in the right place to find out what you should be putting on your emergency medical supplies list to ensure you’re not left short in a critical situation. Your survival is paramount.
Cardiac arrest can happen at any time and, with an onset of a matter of seconds, a fast response is crucial. Over the past few years, more and more defibrillators have been installed in public places like phone boxes, public bathrooms, shopping centres, schools, and community buildings to give people a greater chance of survival when cardiac arrest strikes.
In this blog post, we’ll answer the question ‘when do you use a defibrillator’?
The 2017 Manchester Arena attack killed 22 people and left hundreds injured, encouraging a new anti-terror legislation (Martyn’s Law) to increase the security measures in public places and venues going forward. Read this article to learn more about how this will change the future of venue security and how you can prepare your business for the new legislation.
In response to recent terror attacks, including the Manchester Arena Bombing, the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, in collaboration with medical experts, has launched a Public Access Trauma (PAcT) First Aid Kit. The kit is designed to support members of the public with first aid for terrorism-related injuries when emergency services aren’t nearby.
In this article, we’ll cover exactly what you need to do as a business owner or operator to prepare a first aid response for a terror attack.
Following the surge in contactless thermometer use, some people have taken to social media to state their belief that infrared thermometers can be harmful to the people they are pointed at. One video post on Facebook depicts a conversation between a mother and dental receptionist where the mother raises concerns about what the laser thermometer will do to her children, in particular, the pineal glands in their brains.
In fact, there’s nothing dangerous about using an infrared (IR) thermometer at all, as debunked by Full Fact. We’ll explain why infrared thermometers aren’t dangerous in this article.
When someone goes into cardiac arrest every second counts. You only have around 10 minutes to bring someone back using a defibrillator and CPR. An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can be used by anyone and comes with clear instructions to follow. You should also be given support by a 999 call handler when you call emergency services.
That said, knowing what to do beforehand and being prepared is invaluable. If you run a business, manage a team, or simply if you want to know what to do if the situation occurs, read on to find out the steps for how to use AED defibrillators.
Companies operating at sea need to make sure they carry out appropriate risk assessments, that they have the correct safety equipment and protective gear, and that they offer suitable health and safety training to all those on board.
