Snake Season - First Aid Brisbane HLTAID003 With Snake season clearly here, We were forwarded the below information and thought it may be of interest to our valued readers. SnakeBite That bite of summer has well and truly come early this year and with that heat, comes snakes. Our neighbours (Toowoomba region) have reported many…
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Unconscious person – Causes
Causes of Unconsciousness The causes of unconsciousness can be classified into four broad groups: • low brain oxygen levels • heart and circulation problems (e.g. fainting, abnormal heart rhythms) • metabolic problems (e.g. overdose, intoxication, low blood sugar) • brain problems (e.g. head injury, stroke, tumour, epilepsy). Combinations of different causes may be present in…
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ANZCOR Guideline 3
Recognition and First Aid Management of the Unconscious Person When looking into the ANZCOR guidelines specifically relation to the recognition and management of an unconscious person A lot of people frequently ask well who does this guideline apply to? This guideline applies to all persons who are unconscious. As unconsciousness is a state of unarousable,…
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First Aid – Road Accidents
Specific management of a person in need at a Road Accident There are some specific management techniques required to be carried out when helping a person in need at a road accident and these include but aren’t limited to: • Approach with caution and make the accident scene as safe as possible. • Do not…
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