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An Automated External Defibrillator (AED or Defibrillator) delivers an electrical shock to a heart when used after a cardiac arrest.
24th November 2022
Physical Health
Watch out for ‘duck fleas’! ‘Duck fleas’ (or ‘puces de canard’ in French) are actually a relatively common problem that can result from swimming in Lac Leman. They can lead to an itchy skin rash known as ‘swimmers itch’ or ‘swimmers dermatitis’. Swimmer’s itch is not caused by fleas exactly but by a worm-like parasite […]
23rd July 2022
Blog
From the moment our children are born we do everything we can to protect them. As they grow and develop, their needs and abilities are ever changing and keep us on our toes.
19th July 2022
Blog
You might have been thinking about taking a public First Aid course recently and wondering what is available to you and how to choose a First Aid training company.
24th February 2022
Podcast
Each year, sepsis causes 11 million deaths worldwide – that’s more people than die because of cancer. Sepsis is a medical emergency. It’s important to be able to recognise it because prompt treatment can save lives. Dr Michelle explains all.
31st January 2022
First Aid
Learning CPR might save a life. When their heart and breathing have stopped, for every minute without resuscitation, a person’s chance of survival drops by 10%.
31st January 2022
