Foreign body airway obstructions (FBAO) are a critical emergency that can lead to severe consequences, including death, if not promptly addressed. Rapid and effective intervention by bystanders is essential for improving survival rates. This study evaluates the effectiveness of various basic life support (BLS) techniques used by lay rescuers and paramedics in resolving FBAO and…
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (the First Aid Regulations) refer to first aid as the treatment given to someone to preserve their life and minimise the consequences of injury and illness until help from a medical practitioner or nurse is obtained, and; the treatment of minor injuries which would otherwise receive no treatment…
An Analysis of Electrical Current Flow Through Rescuers in Direct Contact With Patients During Biphasic External Defibrillation
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) represents one of the most critical medical emergencies, with NHS ambulance services attempting resuscitation on approximately 30,000 people each year in the UK. The timeliness and accessibility of life-saving equipment such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are crucial for increasing the chances of survival. However, the data indicates that the use…
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Emergency First Aid at Work Emergency first aid at work (EFAW) training enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work.
Thanks to an idea by Dr Marco Squicciarini, the multilingual unblocking maneuvers in the posters you can find below have been validated at the Ministry of Health and at the United Nations World Food Programme.
The term ‘BLS’ on the certificates issued by the AHA.
Employers’ health and safety responsibilities Employers have responsibilities for the health and safety of their employees and any visitors to their premises such as customers, suppliers and the general public. As well as these duties, there are regulations to deal with particular hazards and for industries where hazards are particularly high.
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