First Aid Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here you can keep up-to-date with first aid news from Brisbane and across Australia, as well as what’s happening here at My First Aid Course—home of Brisbane’s best-rated first aid and CPR courses.
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Advanced Resuscitation Training in Brisbane: Who Should Consider It?
Do you need an advanced resuscitation in Brisbane? Do you have access to oxygen therapy, a bag-valve-mask, or arterial tourniquet at work, yet have never been adequately trained?
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Airway Adjuncts and Techniques for First Aid
As a registered nurse and first aid trainer, I’ve seen my fair share of emergency situations. The more you know the better. Today, we’re diving into the world of airway…
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Hemostatic Dressings 101: The Life-Saving First Aid Tool You Need to Know About
In the world of advanced first aid, there’s a tool that stands out for its ability to manage life-threatening bleeding: hemostatic dressings. These aren’t your everyday dressings; they’re specially designed…
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Is CPR Hard? The Truth About How Easy It Is to Learn and Perform
When people hear about CPR, they often think it’s a complex, intimidating procedure. But is CPR really that hard? The answer might surprise you. With the right training, it’s not…
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Managing Minor Allergies in Australia: First Aid Tips from a Brisbane Expert
G’day, I’m Linda, a first-aid trainer here in sunny Brisbane. In my years of teaching, I’ve seen my fair share of allergic reactions, both in and out of the classroom.…
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First Aid for Heart Attack
Understanding how to respond to a heart attack can be life-saving. In this first aid training article, let’s explore what a heart attack is, how to recognise its signs, and…
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First Aid for Hypothermia: What You Need to Know
Hypothermia is a health condition that occurs when a person’s body temperature drops too low. First aid training can prepare you to help if someone becomes hypothermic, ensuring you know…
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First Aid for Fainting: What to Do
Ever seen someone faint? It can be quite dramatic, like something out of a movie. One minute they’re standing, the next they’re on the floor, usually leaving everyone around in…
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Shock Treatment: First Aid for Shock
What is Shock? Shock is a critical condition that occurs when the body isn’t getting enough blood flow. Without enough blood flow, cells and organs do not receive enough oxygen…
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First Aid Scenarios
4 Interesting First Aid Scenarios Being Prepared Matters. These 4 Scenarios show the need to get first aid trained. Ever found yourself in a situation where basic first aid knowledge…
