Asthma is a medical condition in which certain things can trigger a physical reaction in the lungs and make it difficult for a person to breathe. In New Zealand Asthma and respiratory disease is the 3rd leading cause of death. Asthma affects 1 in 7 children and a further 1 in 6 suffer from some form of respiratory disease.
As the summer weather has become predictably unpredictable this season, boaters need a little extra vigilance when navigating ever-changing rivers, lakes and coastlines as different hazards come into play when water levels change.
Remember the five boating safety code rules recommended by the New Zealand Coastguard
Today’s blog post reviews the signs that a head injury may be a concussion and what the first aid provider can do to help.
Concussion is a serious head injury and can affect up to 35,000 New Zealanders every year. Not surprisingly many concussions are sports related most frequently sustained from rugby, cycling and equestrian activities.
Our mission is to realise a goal shared by everyone at Medic First Aid:
When someone is in need of emergency care, a trained provider is there, prepared to help and respond confidently.
