Karyn
Drowning: prevention is the BEST first aid
In the 6 years that we have had a pool, I have had to pull out 4 children (and 2 dogs), sometimes jumping in fully clothed.Our children had their first swim of the season in our pool yesterday which means…
Ambulances: why are we so hesitant to call them?
It may not be a life-threatening emergency…… but what if it is? Don’t wait until it is too late to call an Ambulance. In my capacity as a Nurse and First Aid Trainer, I have been noticing something worrying within…
First Aid Myths… Fact or Fiction??
….the best way to prepare yourself to manage a first aid situation is NOT to follow first aid myths. Instead complete a First Aid Course and learn up-to-date information and techniques. At most of my first aid or parent first…
Inside the mind of an Allergy Mum : Part 2
Parties, shared lunches: All most children want is to be included, and a child with allergies is no different. I was desperate for my son to not be excluded from things due to his allergies. Luckily, this problem hasn’t arisen,…
Inside the mind of an Allergy Mum. Part 1
Let’s be honest Most days of the week the inside of a Mother’s head is a scary place to be! The inside of an Allergy Mum’s head is no less scary, but it tends to have a constant theme running…
First Aid is all around us….
“I need to do this course for my job.” I hear this all the time from people in my Provide First Aid courses. But it has got me thinking, why should people do a first aid course? Are their particular…
How head2toe First Aid was “born”
As a nurse, I am fairly confident with being in a first aid situation. Don’t get me wrong, depending on the situation I still get a burst of adrenaline, I would worry if I didn’t. But I can think clearly,…