Every year in Australia, over 1300 people die on our roads from motor vehicle accidents (BITRE). The conversation around road safety continually evolves, seeking innovative measures to protect all road users. One such proposal is the integration of mandatory CPR and First Aid training into the driver’s licence acquisition process. This initiative aims to equip … Continue reading
Category Archives: First Aid Research
An SMS That Could Save Your Life
Could a 160 character SMS save your life? Well a new study has revealed that a single text message to a mobile phone could nearly double your survival rate if you suffered a sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital. The study revealed that an SMS alert system can dramatically boost survival rates from a cardiac … Continue reading
Should You Remove Clothing Before CPR?
No, not your clothing, the casualty’s. Keep yours on. A recent study has investigated whether, when performing CPR, it is better to remove a casualty’s clothing or to simply just leave them on. The researchers conducted a simulated trial exploring the how the presence or absence of clothing, affected CPR and chest compression quality. The … Continue reading
Box Jellyfish Venom Discovery
New research may have discovered a better treatment for casualties of the deadly box jellyfish. As the ABC report, the research has uncovered how the box jellyfish’s venom works so fast and is able to kill an adult in less then five minutes. The Hawaiian based researchers found that the box jelly fish venom contains … Continue reading
Bystander CPR Rates Differ Between Neighbourhoods
An new study has shown that where you live may affect your chance of receiving CPR from a bystander. The study published in the New England Journal Of Medicine found that rates of CPR can differ dramatically between neighbourhoods. The results showed that a person is more likely to receive the life saving CPR in … Continue reading
The Need For Regular Refresher First Aid Training
A recent study has highlighted how important regular refresher training is, in First Aid. The study, which conducted a wide ranging research review, found that life support knowledge and skills can deteriorate over time, even for healthcare professionals. The study showed that individuals can start to forget what they learn as early as 6 weeks … Continue reading
100 compressions per minute – just right
A new study has confirmed that CPR compressions performed at a rate of 100 compressions per minute, is ideal. The research which was conducted at Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium analysed various rates of compressions in over 130 CPR cases. The study found a strong association between the speed or rate of chest compressions and … Continue reading
