Why Learn Hands-Only CPR

Why Learn Hands-Only CPR

Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs – is a leading cause of death. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on...
How to Spot Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis

How to Spot Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis   There is often a misconception, that only young people can suffer from meningitis. The reality is, that anyone, of any age, can suffer from this life-threatening condition. Caused by a bacteria, or virus, this condition can be fatal to everyone it...
Bites & Stings

Bites & Stings

With the weather becoming warmer, the activity and numbers of many insects, including bees and wasps increases. There are many old wives’ tales on how to deal with such stings, including vinegar and bicarbonate of soda. Times and knowledge has moved on, so here are...
Burns

Burns

At sometime in our life, we all suffer from minor burns, from a variety of different causes, whether it be from hot water, touching something hot like the cooker or an iron, or more often than not, from the sun. Any burn, caused by the transfer of heat, or cold, can...
Chest Pain

Chest Pain

As we have seen in recent years, many fit and young people and athletes have suffered from Cardiac Arrest. I was often considered that such instances only affected the older, or less fit members of the community, but heart disease is now becoming more prevalent within...