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If someone faints, elevate their legs to provide oxygenated blood back to the head, they should start to feel better in no time!
5:15 AM Jun 1st
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Remember - the first thing to do in an electric shock is to turn the power supply off! Shocking how many people forget in panic.
5:15 AM May 30th
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Possible signs of shock: Skin cold and clammy, paler skin, possible blue tinges, dizziness. Treatment: Lay down, elevate legs. 999.
5:02 AM May 28th
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Possible signs of asthma: Wheezy breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in chest, difficulty in talking
2:45 AM May 27th
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Possible signs of a heart attack: crushing pain in centre of chest, paler skin, sweating/clammy, short of breath, weak, dizzy
2:45 AM May 26th
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Remember, Airways & Breathing, above Bleeding, Burns & Broken Bones
2:45 AM May 25th
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Remember, an upright sitting position is often best for someone having an asthma attack.
2:45 AM May 24th
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Someone having a panic attack? Encourage them to take small frequent sips of water - much more effective than a paper bag
2:45 AM May 23rd
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Heading overseas? 112 is the emergency services number, standardised across all EU countries.
2:45 AM May 22nd
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Don't forget - up to 40% of people who are not breathing take 'occasional gasps' - it is important to check for up to 10 seconds
2:32 AM May 21st
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Our MD, Richard, is trekking across the Great Wall of China in October for the Meningitis Trust, track progress here:
2:40 AM May 20th
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Hope you have all had a lovely weekend :)
11:35 PM May 19th
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Don't forget - up to 40% of people who are not breathing take 'occasional gasps' - it is important to check for up to 10 seconds
1:30 AM May 19th
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Our MD, Richard, is trekking across the Great Wall of China in October for the Meningitis Trust, track progress here:
9:40 AM May 18th
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Amputated parts should always be taken to hospital, keep dry, clean, and preferably wrapped and on (not in) ice -sorry if you are squeamish!
9:30 AM May 18th
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Have you checked your workplace first aid cover lately? Use our interactive tool to quickly check
1:30 AM May 18th
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Our MD, Richard, is trekking across the Great Wall of China in October for the Meningitis Trust, track progress here:
9:40 AM May 16th
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If someone has an eye injury – you should get them to keep their good eye closed also – as the eyes always work together.
3:25 AM May 16th
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Excessive thirst, hunger and urination can indicate someone has high blood sugar (diabetes)
2:25 AM May 15th
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If you dial 999 from you mobile, and have no signal, the call is still likely to connect through another network
10:30 AM May 14th
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