Flying or travelling to altitude after diving is a consideration for many divers, so it is great that the question is being asked.

The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) First Aid Guidelines 2015 state that when direct pressure cannot control severe bleeding, tourniquets and haemostatic dressings are now advised.

Ensuring your child is safe can feel like a full-time job but with a few essential first-aid skills, it can soon feel more manageable. This article will outline five first-aid emergencies that may affect your child and how to respond as parents.

Parents’ biggest fear, discovered by Weaning Week’s survey, is the risk of choking. 2-4 babies choke to death each year in England and Wales. It is the third most common cause of death for babies.

Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is vital that teenagers have the skills and confidence to help each other and themselves.

The emergency services are suffering this winter and are under greater strain than ever before. This means it is vitally important that we only use our emergency services when we need them so that they are available to help with life-threatening medical emergencies.

Christmas and New Year are busy times of the year. The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number of accidents and illnesses, with more people rushing around and families pooling their germs!

In most EU countries people learn first aid as part of their driving test. In the UK, even basic first aid knowledge is not obligatory which means many drivers involved in accidents are totally powerless and unable to help.

Being on holiday with children provides a whole new opportunity for various bumps, cuts and scrapes to occur. When bringing the whole family abroad it is a good idea to have a fully stocked first aid kit with you that will allow you to tackle most situations.

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. An AED is a device which delivers an electrical shock to victims of sudden cardiac arrest (where the heart has stopped beating). So how does an AED work?

First aid refers to the initial medical attention given immediately after an injury or an accident. It’s a short-term treatment that doesn’t require special training or technology to administer.

Sustaining a finger injury can be painful and discomforting. If you leave it untreated, it can lead to severe issues, like decreased motor capacity, nerve damage, or deformity.

Whether you’re addressing an injury or performing CPR, the central aim of first aid is to save the life of the patient. This is why it’s integral to know about the three Ps of first aid training. By educating yourself about the aims of first aid, you can determine what to do as a first responder in emergency situations.

Amputation refers to the separation of a limb or body part due to trauma or surgery. Without reimplantation, the amputated limb suffers from poor blood supply and eventually necrosis.

The Essential Guide for When Help is NOT on the Way!

During winter, it's important to be prepared for the unique risks and injuries that can occur during this time of year. From slips and falls to hypothermia, winter weather can pose a number of potential hazards that require immediate first aid attention.

The most common fractures are usually the ones sustained by the arm or wrist, most of the time because of falling, sometimes because of blunt force trauma.

Bleeding from open wounds in combat (referring to compressible haemorrhage in this article) is very different from accidental injuries in daily life.

First-aid mistakes can increase the risk of infection or worsen an injury. In some cases, mistakes are more dangerous, or even potentially life-threatening.

There are two aspects to providing first aid and medical assistance. The first is having the skills and knowledge to know how to help in an emergency. The other is having the resources you need to put those skills into effect.