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Tip of the Week: Extraction from a Car Crash

Do you know how to help in a car crash? Watch this video for some great tips!     It’s common for first aiders and first responders to get it wrong in a car crash situation. Here are some important tips on the do’s and don’ts when attending a Motor Vehicle accident (MVA). Please remember that airways and breathing are some of the most important things here! Step 1- Ensure you park your car in a fend off position- the car should not be closer than 30m to the accident and not face the car. Aiming your car to the

Man impaled on steel fence

Do you know what to do for this as a first aider? ***VIEWER WARNING *** VIDEO HERE Here is a video of a man that has been impaled on a school fence after a car accident, its a miracle he is awake the whole time and survives this! Australian first aid recommendations for bleeding (ANZCOR Bleeding Guidelines)   Usually external bleeding can be controlled by the application of pressure on or near the wound to stop further bleeding until help arrives. The main aim is to reduce blood loss from the victim. The use of direct pressure is usually the

parkrun Chain of Survival

We encourage everyone to watch this video and read this article.   Did you know over 30,000 people die from an SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) in Australia every year, parkrun is now on the way to reducing these numbers by providing a Defibrillator at every parkrun event. As a parkrunner you may be aware that over 100 defibrillators have now been delivered to parkrun events around Australia.   Our first aid partner and defibrillator supplier, First Aid Accident & Emergency (FAAE) have supplied parkrun with all our LIFEPAK CR PLUS Defibrillators and we still have another 100 to come.  

Free Health Check with every First Aid course

At First Aid Accident & Emergency we are all about keeping everyone in good health and that means our participants as well. Ask yourself this, when was the last time you had a health check? When it comes to health, the best advise is to be pro-active as opposed to re-active and this is why as part of our service, we are offering FREE health checks to all those who attend any of the first aid courses we provide at First Aid Accident & Emergency. One of the biggest and preventable health problems we have in Australia is Cardiovascular Disease -

Getting prepared for the 2015 Kokoda Challenge

At First Aid Accident and Emergency we are proud to be part of the annual Kokoda Challenge events held throughout Queensland. There is nothing more fulfilling that working together as a team and pushing your limits while also helping a great cause. Our affiliation with the challenge has put us in a place of understanding on the physical and mental obstacles competitors face during this event. The Kokoda Challenge is tough, very tough and there needs to be an equal amount of preparation from each of the 4 team members. Preparation for the event encompasses many factors as the challenge itself

Are your Electricians Trained in First Aid?

The Gold Coast is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia with a lot of tradies moving to the Sunshine State to make the most of the booming building industry. With this influx of workers out on building sites or residential sites it is essential that your staff and contractors are equipped to handle any first aid incidents. One of the most popular and relevant courses we offer at First Aid Accident and Emergency is the Low Voltage Rescue & CPR training. This course is specifically designed for electrical workers, spotters and trade assistants. The Low Voltage Rescue &

What to do with a Jellyfish Sting

It is getting to that time of year when the Gold Coast waters are receiving a few not-so-welcome guests. Less than a month ago a large swarm of blue blubber (or Catostylus mosaicus) jellyfish were reported off the beaches on the southern end of the Gold Coast signaling that the Jellyfish season is here. Unfortunately children are the common candidates for receiving jellyfish stings because of the amount of time they spend in the water and also their curiosity of trying to pick them up. If you or your child does receive a jellyfish sting there are several things you should

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