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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With storm season kicking in, you can bet those intense Australian storms are just around the corner. Here’s a guide on how to prepare for an emergency during storm season. Secure your yard Have you taken a look around your yard and identified anything that could be a potential missile? If a storm hits, anything […]
Whether it’s a scratch, cut or graze, open wounds are something that we’d rather go without. If you do happen to hurt yourself at home or at work, it’s best you know how to maintain the wound, the right way. Here are some tips for homecare wound maintenance that will help speed up the healing […]
Finger cuts might not be the most serious injury but that does not mean they are not painful and annoying. Here is your guide to treating a finger cut quickly and effectively for maximised pain relief and a fast recovery. Keeping Cuts Sanitary The kitchen is where more hand wounds happen than anywhere else, and […]
Australia is home to deadly snakes, treacherous countryside, endless highways, deceptively dangerous surf and increasing bushfires. With these dangers being so common, you would be forgiven for thinking that Australians must lead the way in first aid training. According to the Red Cross, you couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, Australia has perhaps the lowest […]
Turning on the hot water tap instead of the cold, touching a hot plate not realising it’s on, burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially amongst children. Even a minor burn can be extremely painful, and when not treated properly, can lead to infection. In this article we’ll take you through the […]
Unfortunately, sprains are one of the most common ankle injuries and can occur anywhere from the workplace to the home, from the gym to just walking along a footpath. The good news is that when you are prepared, sprained ankles can be treated with relative ease, increasing your chances of a full recovery.
You don’t need to be hiking deep in the bush to fall victim to a snake bite. It could happen in your backyard. That’s why all Australians should take the time to educate themselves on what to do if you or someone you love is bitten by a snake.