SkillBase First Aid's Blog

Don’t forget – up to 40% of people who

skillbasefirstaid — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:35:09 +0000

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

skillbasefirstaid — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:20:56 +0000

Excessive thirst, hunger and urination can indicate someone has high blood sugar (diabetes)

skillbasefirstaid — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:05:06 +0000

Amputated parts should always be taken to hospital, keep dry, clean, and preferably wrapped and on (not in) ice -sorry if you are squeamish!

skillbasefirstaid — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:47 +0000

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

skillbasefirstaid — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:35:08 +0000

Clingfilm loosely placed over a burn after it has been cooled will protect the burn from infection.

skillbasefirstaid — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:23:58 +0000

Remember, don’t ever remove anything that is sticking to a burn

skillbasefirstaid — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:23:18 +0000

Remember, don’t ever remove anything that is sticking to a burn

skillbasefirstaid — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:15:09 +0000

Possible signs of asthma: Wheezy breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in chest, difficulty in taking

skillbasefirstaid — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:03:34 +0000

If someone has an eye injury – you should get them to keep their good eye closed also – as the eyes always work together.

skillbasefirstaid — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:10:03 +0000

Happy New Year from the whole team @skillbaseFA