Blue wiggle and Anaphylaxis Australia spokesperson, Anthony Field, talks about the dangers of allergies and anaphylaxis, on the Today show this morning. Anothy with his son, Antonio, discuss their experience with anaphylaxis. There is also a short demonstration of the use of a EpiPen, an adrenaline auto-injector (latest model). The video also demonstrates the old … Continue reading
Category Archives: First Aid News
Cyclist Resuscitates Worker
From Sun Herald In Ballarat, paramedics praised bystanders who performed CPR on a man who suffered a cardiac arrest after he touched live power lines. The man, believed to be about 50, was setting up speakers for today’s Cycling Australia national road championships when the accident happened just before midday near the intersection of Mt … Continue reading
The Importance of Learning CPR
Anthony Manassa talks on the Today show about his experience of resuscitating his brother Patrick. Earlier this week, Patrick was found, unconscious by his Mother in their backyard swimming pool. Anthony, who had learnt CPR only six months early as part of his school PDHPE program, was able to use his skills to bring his … Continue reading
Third toddler drowing victim in two days
Sadly a third todler has drowned in the last two days. This is in addition to 5 near drowings in Sydney alone this week. The latest toddler drowing has occured in a backyard swimming pool in Perth. Experts are advising that “the number one message is that close and constant supervision within arms reach for … Continue reading
Toddler Saved By CPR
A story of a toddler who nearly drowned yesterday, highlights the importance of learning and knowing how to perform CPR. The toddler was found face down in a backyard swimming pool upon bring rescued by family members. Thankfully, his teenage brother who had learned CPR at school only 6 months earlier, was able to perform … Continue reading
Family Tangled With Settlement Point Ferry
Port News story
Tanker Driver Lucky to Be Alive
A bizarre chain of events yesterday, has left a tanker driver with serious burns and in a critical condition. A fuel leak from a petrol tanker somehow ignited causing two cars to catch fire and explode, a P-plate driver to crash and the petrol tanker to burst into flames. The fire and explosions also caused … Continue reading