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New video stories on The First Aid Show

We have added many new video stories on our first aid blog The First Aid Show. These include stories on advanced first aid, effective CPR, BVM, dealing with children or infants and AED troubleshooting to name a few. You can…

First Aid Plus – Our Latest Online course

We have added another e-learning course called First Aid Plus.  This course is aimed at people who want more first aid subjects covered. We will be adding more videos to this one as they are available. We will be updating…

Threat of Choking in Children from Hotdogs

Most of us who have contact with young children are aware of the choking hazards any household will contain. Nuts, small toys, coins, and sweets are the usual suspects. Choking is the third most common cause of death in children…

Review on dealing with an Adult who is Choking

Death is not common with choking but it does happen.  Carrying out these procedures is very effective in clearing a total obstruction from the airway.  You must first find out if the patient is breathing by asking them “are you…