Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear problems and how to deal with them so they don’t cause too much pain or distress. Ear...
Knife crime is at a record high in the UK. Every day the news reports yet another story of injury or fatality related to knife crime. Would you know how to help with major bleeding while also keeping yourself safe? In the year ending March 2023, there were around...
Every five years the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), the ERC (European Resuscitation Council) and Resuscitation Council UK publish the latest guidelines for resuscitation. These guidelines align to the National Institute for Health and Care...
What is a seizure? A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will have a seizure at some point in their lives. However, not everyone who has a seizure will have epilepsy. Electrical activity happens constantly in our...
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are good to know if you or someone you know is pregnant. 1. Choking If a heavily pregnant person is choking, first see if they...
Always supervise children near water, they can drown in just a couple of centimetres. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly and causes a frightening number of fatalities every year. This article outlines everything you need to know if someone is drowning and how to...
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