Crisis waits for no one, which is why it’s crucial to always be prepared. It’s critical to be equipped, especially if you’re a parent. Your preparedness could someday save someone’s life. All schools have started taking First Aid training courses that teach you basic techniques of first aid kit to follow until expert paramedics arrive at […]
When a person suffers from “sudden cardiac arrest,” the heart stops pumping adequately, and the person stops breathing, which prevents the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs. One explanation is that our lungs enable us to inhale the oxygen that our bodies require. Our system is capable of much more, including removing […]
What is first aid? First aid is the initial care given to a person suffering from an injury or a disease to preserve life, preventing the condition from worsening or promoting recovery. It comprises early intervention in a life-threatening situation before professional medical assistance arrives, such as conducting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), applying plaster to wounds, […]
Accidents can happen anywhere. So the knowledge of first aid is necessary. There are two types of accidents, major and minor, and both can happen anywhere to anyone at any time. Accidents do not give prior notification or notice before occurring. One should be prepared to face accidents. One way to prepare oneself for accidents […]
Accidents can happen in your workplace or home when you least expect them. Things can go worse if help doesn’t arrive at the right time. In such dire situations, the knowledge of first aid can help immensely. A basic understanding of the first aid refresher course equips you with the ability to save lives as […]
Spotting Misinformation Online Tips for spotting misinformation online Last Friday marked International Fact-Checking Day — falling perhaps aptly on April 2, following the onslaught of misinformation that comes with April Fools’ Day. In recognition of the day, Alexios Mantzarlis from the Google News Lab (and formerly of the International Fact-Checking Network, IFCN) offered up some handy tips […]
What is the ResQCPR System? The ResQCPR System is a CPR adjunct that consists of two synergistic devices—the ResQPOD® ITD 16 (impedance threshold device) and the ResQPUMP® ACD-CPR device. Together, they increase the likelihood of survival. A major clinical study of more than 1600 patients showed a 49% increase in one-year survival from cardiac arrest. […]
The ResQPOD® impedance threshold device (ITD) is a simple, non-invasive device that delivers intrathoracic pressure regulation (IPR) therapy during basic or advanced life support CPR to improve perfusion
West Coast First Aid Training Course has continued to provide training and re-qualification services throughout this uncertain period and we continue to do so. We have had to make some changes to the way we deliver our face-to-face first aid training to accommodate the required public health guidelines on social distancing. The changes we have […]
Advanced first aid is designed to train personnel on how to respond to first aid emergencies with practical training for advanced patient care using oxygen equipment and an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). There are many first aid courses developed that meet different needs. Providing effective, life-saving first aid interventions require skills and practical training with […]