Resuscitation Council guidelines state that “The victim who is unresponsive and not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest and requires CPR. Bystanders and emergency medical dispatchers should be suspicious of … Continue Reading →

The muscular system consists of three main types of muscle tissue. We have smooth tissue, we have cardio tissue, often known as the myocardium, and we have skeletal tissue. So, … Continue Reading →

Blood loss volume is a very difficult thing to calculate as it is adsorbed in to different surfaces at different levels.  In this video we look at a film that … Continue Reading →

Celox Z fold is a easy to use Haemostatic dressing that has been Z folded which makes it much easier to apply compared to a Haemostatic gauze on a roll. … Continue Reading →

Celox granules are a simple and effective way of directly apply a Haemostatic agent direct to the source of the catastrophic bleed. Celox haemostat granules are quick to apply, just pour … Continue Reading →

Aircast boot Is a better option than having to wear a cast and it allows partial and full weight bearing.  In this episode of the First Aid Show we discuss … Continue Reading →

Celox A is an applicator version of Celox granuals.  If you are dealing with a bullet or stab wound, Celox A is a simple and low cost way of delivering … Continue Reading →

Subtalar ankle fusion is a common procedure where a screw/bolt is inserteded throught the heal in to the Talar joint to fuse the Talar with the heal. It is done … Continue Reading →

Trauma dressings are something that First aiders may not have much experience with as theya are not something that is included in most first aid kits.  They are used where … Continue Reading →

CAT Tourniquets are a commercial tourniquet designed to simply and effectively stop blood flow in the case of catastrophic bleeding.  They are fast to apply and used in the medical … Continue Reading →