Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Posted on 21st December 2011 by coastalfa Posted in CFA News

Well 2011 has really flown by! We have had such a great year meeting and training lots of new and some old faces at our First Aid courses in Port Macquarie and all over the Mid North Coast. At Coastal First Aid, we wish everyone a truly safe and happy holidays and festive season. We … Continue reading →

Do you know CPR?

Posted on 21st December 2011 by coastalfa Posted in Uncategorized

Because you just took my breath away. #cheesyfirstaidpickuplines

Runaway Golf Cart – Injures 7

Posted on 20th December 2011 by coastalfa Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Accidents

A runaway golf cart yesterday has injured up to seven people. The accident which happened at an American high school football game occurred when the accelerator of the cart became jammed. The golf cart then ploughed into a group of people and continued on down the field. Reports state the injured casualties were then ‘carted’ … Continue reading →

Tanker Driver Lucky to Be Alive

Posted on 12th December 2011 by coastalfa Posted in First Aid News | Tagged Accidents

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 →

What To Put In Your First Aid Kit

Posted on 8th December 2011 by coastalfa Posted in First Aid Info | Tagged First Aid Information

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s important to ensure that you have a well-stocked First Aid kit on hand. If an accident or an emergency does happen, you know that you have the appropriate First Aid equipment ready to go. It’s a good idea to have a First Aid kit for not only for your … Continue reading →

Ointment May Slow Down Snake Venom

Posted on 30th November 2011 by coastalfa Posted in First Aid Research | Tagged First Aid Information

Researchers have recently demonstrated the effectiveness of an ointment in the First Aid treatment of a snakebite. ABC Science report, that a team from The University of Newcastle found that the application of an ointment to a snake bite, may improve a casualty’s survival rate, by up to one and a half times. The ointment, … Continue reading →

Redback Spider Bites

Posted on 29th November 2011 by coastalfa Posted in First Aid Info | Tagged First Aid Information

Redback spiders are one of the most misunderstood species of spiders in Australia. Many people think that Redback bites are a lot more serious than they actually are. Generally speaking, Redback bites are only of concern for young children and the elderly. Additionally, Redback spiders are not proactively out to get you. They are generally … Continue reading →