When someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be the difference between life and death, but only if you can find one quickly. In Australia, thousands of AEDs are located in public spaces, but knowing how to locate them in an emergency is crucial. What is an AED? … Continue reading
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Tick Bites and Deadly Allergies: What Jeremy Webb’s Case Teaches Us About Anaphylaxis First Aid
A recent coronial inquest in NSW has brought national attention to a hidden danger lurking in our bushland and backyards: mammalian meat allergy triggered by tick bites. The tragic death of 16-year-old Jeremy Webb from the Central Coast has highlighted why every Australian needs to understand how to recognise and respond to anaphylaxis. A Unique … Continue reading
Understanding the SAMPLE Acronym: Why It Matters in First Aid
Picture this. You’re at work when a colleague suddenly goes pale, breaks into a sweat and clutches their chest. Someone’s already called an ambulance, you’re the only one who’s done a first aid course, and help is still eight minutes away. So what do you actually do with those eight minutes? When you’re first on … Continue reading
The ANZCOR Hypothermia Guideline Has Been Updated – Here’s What It Means for You
Australia isn’t known for its freezing weather generally, but cold exposure still happens — especially during outdoor work, camping, or water activities. Recognising this, the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) has updated its Guideline 9.3.3: First Aid Management of Hypothermia and Cold-Related Injuries to reflect the latest evidence. The changes are designed … Continue reading
Updated ANZCOR Guideline 9.2.4 – First Aid Management of a Seizure
The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) has recently updated Guideline 9.2.4 – First Aid Management of a Seizure. These revisions clarify the correct first aid response during and after a seizure, with an emphasis on safety, airway management, and appropriate recovery positioning. This update applies to all age groups—adults, children, and infants—and … Continue reading
Get To Know Our Port Macquarie First Aid Courses
We’ve been delivering first aid courses now for over 15 years in Port Macquarie. Here are the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions. 1. What types of first aid courses do you offer in Port Macquarie? We provide a variety of nationally recognised first aid courses in Port Macquarie, including: 2. Where … Continue reading
What the Tesco Tragedy Teaches Us: Why First Aid Courses Are Essential
A recent coronial inquest in the United Kingdom has highlighted the importance of workplace first aid training and first aid courses. The devastating incident occurred inside a Tesco supermarket, where a 20-year-old woman collapsed and went into cardiac arrest in full view of staff and customers. Despite clear signs of medical distress—loss of consciousness, cessation … Continue reading
