Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the UK. Around 30,000 people each year suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Every minute without CPR and Defibrillation, a person’s chance of survival decreases by approximately 10%. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device which shocks the heart back into its normal rhythm during cardiac…
One of the most eagerly awaited nights of the year is on its way. Most parents’ worry is that their child will eat too many sweets. Stay safe at Halloween and remember to encourage children to be aware of choking risks. Don’t let your children run with sweets in their mouth, and remember to check…
A stroke is a disturbance to the blood flow of the brain caused by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels supplying the brain. It’s vital to know how to spot the warning signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else. It’s a medical emergency which requires immediate medical attention. Time…
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition where someone is unable to control the blood sugar (glucose) levels in their body. The body produces the hormone insulin which helps the body burn of sugars. If someone’s body has problems with insulin production, they will develop diabetes. Recognising Diabetes Often people do not know they have…
According to the British Heart Foundation statistics, sadly someone is taken to hospital with a heart attack every three minutes. We feel it is necessary to spread the word about this condition and ensure that you know how to respond if someone around you experiences one. A heart attack is caused by a sudden obstruction…
As the warm and sunny weather returns, it is extremely common for people to get bitten or stung by an insect or bug, particularly when eating outside or walking around barefoot. Possible Signs and Symptoms of a Sting: Pain where the casualty has been stung Redness and swelling around the site of the sting What…
Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe and often sudden allergic reaction. The reaction will often happen very quickly, within minutes of exposure to the allergen. But sometimes they can occur up to 2-3 hours after exposure. In severe cases, there is a sudden fall in blood pressure and difficulty in breathing. This makes the reaction potentially…
As the hot weather continues here are some tips to help you stay safe in the sun. Dehydration is a common side effect of high temperatures and outdoor time during the summer. Keeping everyone well hydrated is particularly important in this hot weather. Drink plenty of water and don’t forget to look out for those…
A seizure (also known as a fit or convulsion) occurs when there is an electrical disturbance in the brain. There are many different types of seizures and can be brought on by many things, an injury to the head, stress to the brain can cause fitting, lack of oxygen to the brain or a raised…
Head Injuries are common. From regular minor bumps as children to slips and falls as adults. The question is how do we know whether it is serious or not? The signs and symptoms are usually a great help to recognising the severity of a head Injury. It is important to look out for anything unusual…
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