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Spinal Boards and Other Stabilisation Devices: A Lifesaving Guide for First Aiders

When it comes to spinal injuries, it’s important to proceed with extreme caution. As advanced first aid courses teach: Any wrong move could worsen the injury, which is why knowing how to stabilise and transport a casualty safely on a spinal board is fundamental. But first things first—before we even talk about spinal boards or

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Beyond the Basics: Vital Sign Assessment in Advanced Resuscitation First Aid

Join me on a journey through the vital sign assessment techniques that that I teach in our HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy Course at My First Aid Course Brisbane. This blog will feature a series of articles breaking down the components of this course, written in a user friendly fashion – the same

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Beyond the Basics: Mastering OPAs in Advanced Resuscitation First Aid

Beyond the Basics: Mastering OPAs in Advanced Resuscitation First Aid Key Takeaway The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) is a simple yet life-saving device that keeps an unconscious patient’s airway open, but correct sizing, insertion technique, and checking for a gag reflex are critical to its safe and effective use. Beyond the Basics: Mastering OPAs in Advanced

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Oxygen Saturation: Your Epic First Aid Insight

Oxygen Saturation: Your Epic First Aid Insight Hey there, advanced first aid enthusiasts! Today we’re diving into a topic that might sound a bit technical at first, but trust me, it’s super important for anyone interested in advanced first aid. We’re talking about oxygen saturation and pulse oximetry. Don’t worry if those terms sound like

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Tourniquets: Your Ticket to Saving Lives in a Pinch

Today we’re going to take a look at the use of tourniquets in first aid situations. At My First Aid Course we teach how to use these devices as part of our Advanced First Aid course. If your role also involves oxygen therapy or resuscitation equipment, compare this with our HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation course, which

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Airway Adjuncts and Techniques for First Aid

As a registered nurse and first aid trainer, I’ve seen my fair share of emergency situations. The more you know the better. Today, we’re diving into the world of airway adjuncts – tools that can make the difference between life and death when someone’s struggling to breathe. Whether you’re a curious bystander or an aspiring

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Breath of Life: A First Aider’s Guide to Oxygen Therapy

As a registered nurse and first aid trainer, I’ve seen first-hand how oxygen can be a lifesaver in emergency situations. This blog is my way of sharing what I’ve learned over years of hands-on experience, aiming to provide fellow first aiders with a comprehensive yet practical guide to oxygen therapy. This blog is part of

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Bag Valve Masks (BVM) in First Aid: Breathing Life into Emergencies

I was a student nurse when I first witnessed the power of a simple device to save a life. I was doing a placement in the recovery unit when I watched an experienced nurse step into action. A patient had stopped breathing, and in the blink of an eye, the nurse produced what looked like

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