The use of vinegar in the treatment of tropical jellyfish stings has now been questioned by research released today. Researchers from the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine (AITHM) based at James Cook University and Cairns Hospital have made a discovery that could revolutionise the treatment of jellyfish stings, including the deadly box jellyfish. … Continue reading →

From Manning-Great Lakes Area Command – a 25 year old man from Forster is lucky to be alive after he was electrocuted and successfully revived with CPR. At about 11.45am last Friday, the man was working in a ceiling area of an aged facility in Forster when he received an electric shock. Thankfully work colleagues … Continue reading →

Want to take your CPR – Resuscitation to the next level? Why not try doing it at heights? This historical photo shows the remarkable efforts of a linesman trying to save the life of his co-worker who had just clipped high voltage power lines. It was just an ordinary day for the two power linemen, … Continue reading →

Commissioner Ray Creen, NSW Ambulance Chief Executive, has expressed alarm at the mounting number of violent acts against paramedics so far this year – which includes three paramedics allegedly assaulted within 24 hours. Since 1 January, there have been 35 reported incidents of violence against paramedics (involving 47 paramedics in total). The latest incident occurred … Continue reading →

This story really does highlight the importance of dialling early for an ambulance, when symptoms of a heart attack are present. Norman Webster initially put off his chest pains as indigestion. Little did he know that he was actually suffering from a severe, life-threatening heart attack. However Mr Webster made the right decision when he … Continue reading →

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