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If you want to be an Aero when the time comes to treat an injury, these articles provide tips and tricks on how to best handle first aid situations.

Male child wiping his lower eyelid with finger
27
Jul

How to relieve an irritated eye

Let’s face it, an itchy or sore eye is enough to drive anyone crazy. It’s even more frustrating when your steps to alleviating eye discomfort only results in further irritation. If you’re experiencing eye discomfort, it’s important that you take the right steps to treat it properly. What causes eye irritation and soreness? Common external...
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Female in sport clothing assisting another female experiencing difficulty breathing
17
Jul

What to do if someone you know passes out

Fainting, otherwise referred to as syncope, is the sudden and temporary loss of consciousness – which usually occurs due to low blood pressure (hypotension) or a lack of oxygen reaching the brain. While fainting isn’t usually serious, it can sometimes indicate an underlying medical issue. If someone you know or close by passes out or...
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30
Jun

How to use a defibrillator in an emergency

When Greg Page from The Wiggles collapsed at a bushfire charity concert at the start of 2020, there was a frantic rush from those around him on-stage to get help. It wasn’t until an off-duty nurse by the name of Grace Jones stepped in with a defibrillator that the yellow Wiggle’s life was saved.Each year,...
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27
Jun

How to treat different types of cuts, grazes, and gashes

Do you often cut yourself while chopping vegetables, or are your kids adventurous and prone to grazed knees or elbows? While these types of injuries can be irritating and painful, you can mostly tend to them yourself using basic first aid items.Keep reading to find out how to treat different types of cuts, grazes, and...
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Woman in a white t-shirt clutching her throat due to breathing difficulties
23
Jun

What to do if someone is choking

This situation isn’t as uncommon as people think… you’re sitting at the dinner table with your family, and suddenly a loved one begins to choke. They’re trying to clear their throat, but nothing seems to be working. In a moment like this, it’s difficult not to panic – especially if you don’t have the training...
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Woman dressing the another person’s keen with a bandage
15
Jun

Why a first aid kit is essential for every home and car

Medical emergencies can occur in the blink of an eye, when we least expect it. Whether you’re at home, in the office or in the car, having a first aid kit containing the right supplies can be lifesaving in emergency situations.Keep reading to learn why a first aid kit is essential for every home and...
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Woman dressing the another person’s keen with a bandage
21
May

How to treat someone who has difficulty breathing

Struggling to breathe can be an uncomfortable and distressing experience, especially for those who may have never seen or experienced it before.If your shortness of breath isn’t caused by a medical emergency, there are a number of ways to help alleviate this condition. Many solutions simply involve changing your body’s position, which can help relax...
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Doctor wrapping a man’s hand with a white bandage.
09
Apr

How To Perform Basic First Aid

You never know when an emergency could strike. While your first step to handling any emergency situation should be to call 000, knowing how to perform basic first aid can mean the difference between life and death. No matter what industry you’re in, basic knowledge of first aid is an essential life skill that can...
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Doctor wrapping a man’s hand with a white bandage.
25
Mar

What should a home first aid kit contain?

Every Australian home should have a properly stocked first aid kit. If you’ve been meaning to put together a first aid kit but don’t know where to start, we’ve made it easy. Here are seven items you should always have on hand to treat common injuries that happen in the home. Plastic plaster Let’s start...
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