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Sudden Cardiac Arrest v Heart Attack

........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ ........nbsp........ It........s Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month so let........rsquo........s address one of the most common questions that CPR students have
It's Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month so let’s address one of the most common questions that CPR students have: What’s the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/sudden-cardiac-arrest-v-heart-attack/

Stinging Insects

Many insects such as bees and wasps may sting when agitated or in defence of their ne....st or territories. While wasps can sting repeatedly the stinger of a honey bee detaches f
Many insects such as bees and wasps may sting when agitated or in defence of their nest or territories. While wasps can sting repeatedly the stinger of a honey bee detaches from its body and can remain embedded in the skin, and continues to inject veno… http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/stinging-insects/

Understanding the Impact of Bystander Response for Trauma

Anyone who has taken a CPR class has heard of the ........ldquo........chain of survival............rdquo........ a mnemonic device that helps students remember all the steps necessary to help improve
Anyone who has taken a CPR class has heard of the “chain of survival,” a mnemonic device that helps students remember all the steps necessary to help improve the chances for survival for a victim of cardiac arrest. But what about improving outcomes for no… http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/understanding-the-impact-of-bystander-response-for-trauma/

THINK FAST - STROKE AWARENESS

Stroke is the 3rd largest killer in New Zealand killing........nbsp........around 2500 people every year. Around one person every hour in New Zealand suffers from a
Stroke is the 3rd largest killer in New Zealand killing around 2500 people every year. Around one person every hour in New Zealand suffers from a stroke a quarter of which occur in people under 65 years of age. http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/think-fast-stroke-awareness/

EMERGENCY CARE AND KIDS: NOSEBLEEDS AND INJURED TEETH

With the winter season underway let........rsquo........s take a quick look at two common childhood medical emergencies we might encounter on the ....playground or at a child
With the winter season underway let’s take a quick look at two common childhood medical emergencies we might encounter on the playground or at a child’s sporting event http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/emergency-care-and-kids-nosebleeds-and-injured-teeth/

Severe Allergic Reaction

........nbsp............nbsp........ A severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis........ is an extreme response of the body........s immune system to something it is sensitive to. There are common things that can initiate
A severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis, is an extreme response of the body's immune system to someting it is sensitive to http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/severe-allergic-reaction/

Asthma

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 res
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 childr… http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/asthma/

Emergency Care for concussion

What Is a Concussion........ A concussion is a brain injury that generally results in less immediate or obvious sig....ns. Most concussions are temporary and resolve naturally
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 sp… http://www.medicfirstaid.co.nz/blog/emergency-care-for-concussion/

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It's Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month so let’s address one of the most common questions that CPR students have: What’s the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
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