Posts Tagged ‘cpr course’
Learn How to Treat a Burn
It’s time to learn how to treat a burn! Immediately apply cool running water to the burn for approximately 20 minutes. Remove any jewellery or restrictive clothing which has not adhered to the burn. Once the burn has been cooled, elevate the limb if possible to limit swelling. If the burn wasn’t caused by a…
Read MoreAcute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a significant problem in Australia and continues to be a significant cause of mortality and morbidity. It is estimated that there are 70,000 confirmed ACS cases in Australia each year which costs the healthcare system more than $1.8 billion annually. (Source: Heart Foundation) Acute Coronary Syndrome is an umbrella term…
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QUICK TIPS FOR PROVIDING CPR: 30 compressions: 2 rescue breaths @ rate of 100-120 compressions per minute (approximately 2 per second) Depth = 1/3 of chest wall 5 cycles in 2 minutes (count compressions & cycles out loud) Place the heal of one hand on the lower half of the casualty’s sternum Place the other…
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