Tonic clonic seizures (previously called grand mal seizures) During a tonic clonic seizure a persons body stiffens and they fall to the ground [the tonic phase]. Their limbs then begin to jerk in strong, symmetrical, rhythmic movements [the clonic phase]. The person may dribble from the mouth,...
Here’s how to prepare a evacuation “go bag” that you can quickly grab in case you ever need to evacuate. Choose a bag. Each member of the family should have his or her own. Start with a backpack or a nylon camper’s laundry bag with a drawstring. Take...
DURING a bushfire, if someone gets burnt, follow these First Aid tips on what to do: Stop the burning process. Cool the area with water. Assess airway and breathing immediately. Wherever possible remove jewellery, watches and clothing from the burnt area. DO NOT-peel off clothing...
Blood-sucking ticks can end up feasting in some pretty awkward spots — from your ear canal to your eyeball, not to mention your groin! You'll come across these tiny parasites — a type of arachnid related to mites — in many parts of Australia, particularly along...
Primary school teachers have been credited with saving the life of a student who was bitten by one of the world's deadliest snakes. In October this year, 12-year-old Deakin Hawke was attacked by a brown snake during a Grade Six camp in Canberra. Paramedics say If it...
1. Proactively minimise risk The most obvious way to avoid the danger of bushfires is to avoid bushfires altogether. In certain circumstances, however, this may not be possible. Nonetheless, there is a big difference between manageable and unacceptable risk. It's one thing if you need to be...
Natural First Aid Nature has a cause and cure for everything. Add nature’s nurses to your first aid kit to promote rapid recovery and prevent complications. Life’s little mishaps can strike at any time. Bleeds, bruises, burns, breaks, strains and stings are just a few challenges...
Five Natural First Aid Essentials Are you equipped to deal with an accident? Bruises, burns, breaks, strains and stings can strike at any time. Prepare for life’s inevitable injuries with a kickass first aid kit. As a first aid trainer and naturopath I’ve seen how first aid...
Sharks are an extraordinarily successful species. Approximately 200 million years older than the dinosaurs, they have survived into the present day by being perfectly evolved to fit their niche in the environment: as one of the sea’s top predators. Even so, sharks rarely attack humans—and...
First aid for fractures is all about immobilising (limiting movement of) the injured area. Splints can be used for this. Control any external bleeding. Complicated breaks where a limb is very deformed may need to be realigned before splinting – only paramedics or medical staff...