The MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) recently issued a Safety Alert regarding Telefunken HR1 & FA1 automatic external defibrillators, pads and batteries. These are no longer certified for use in the UK. If you have one in your…
This is an interesting video and a very strong reason to learn CPR skills as well as showing why defibrillators save lives!
As people may be aware, it has been reported that those with severe allergies who need to carry life-saving medication are being forced to rely on out-of-date Epi-Pens due to a global shortage. EpiPen and EpiPen Junior devices, which are…
There are approximately 30,000 Cardiac Arrests outside of a hospital in the UK every year and the fast use of a Defibrillator is essential in giving victims a greater chance of survival. They are a vital piece of equipment in…
Restart a Heart is a designated yearly day of action with the aim to teach vital life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills to as many people as possible. This year, Restart a Heart is going global! For the first time, it…
Decreased levels of sugar affect treatment of Diabetics Current first aid guidelines advise that first aiders should aim to give 15-20g of glucose for the treatment of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia). However, it has been announced that Lucozade Energy will…
