Survival-linX Solutions

10/12/2014

A FLAMING PAIN

One Christmas tradition is to pour brandy over the pudding and set light to it. If you get burnt as a result, hold the burnt area under cold, running water for at least ten minutes and then loosely wrap it in some kitchen film. This will stop infection and also won’t stick when it’s removed. If in doubt about the seriousness of the burn, or if it’s a child who has been burned, seek medical help.

01/12/2014

Our tip of the month! Treating hypothermia.

If you're treating someone with mild hypothermia at home, or waiting for medical treatment to arrive:
Move the person indoors or somewhere warm as soon as possible.
Once the person is in a warm environment, carefully remove any wet clothing and dry the person.
Wrap them in blankets, towels, coats (whatever you have available), protecting their head and torso first.
Your own body heat can help someone with hypothermia. Gently hugging them can help warm them up.
Encourage the person to shiver if they're capable of doing so.
If possible, give the person warm drinks (not alcohol) or high-energy foods, such as chocolate, to help warm them up. However, it's important to only do this if they can swallow normally (ask them to give a cough to see if they can swallow).
Once the person’s body temperature has increased, keep them warm and dry.

17/11/2014

Came across a student in Belfast suffering from a 'low' today. All was ok in the end thankfully- very happy I have essential First Aid knowledge. Some information for you all... Never know when it will come in handy :)

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Teens/Me-and-my-diabetes/Getting-my-glucose-right/Hypos/Hypos---what-to-do/

Diabetes UK is the leading UK charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all people affected by diabetes.

15/11/2014

In light of recent accidents and the Winter season approaching make sure you have a few 'In Case of Emergency' contacts in your phone...

http://www.wikihow.com/Add-ICE-to-Your-Cell-Phone

Adding ICE ("In Case of Emergency") to your phone is a clever means by which emergency personnel can locate your next of kin when something goes wrong. This simple idea was developed by a British paramedic, Bob Brotchie, who recognized...

30/10/2014

Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.] It typically causes a number of symptoms including an itchy rash(80% of the time), throat swelling, and low blood pressure. Common causes include insect bites/stings, foods, and medications. NB not all symptons may be present.

Take a few seconds to look and identify the rash in this picture - NB the rash may not always present as pictured.

28/10/2014

We couldn't agree more!

http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2014/s4116554.htm

A leading cardiologist says children need more training in school to learn about saving lives. He also wants life-saving defribilators to be made more readily available in all schools and public venues.

24/10/2014

Well done to all candidates who completed our Emergency First Aid at Work course yesterday in Armagh! All candidates passed with flying colours and really impressed our instructor Pat!

21/10/2014

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/football-coach-owes-life-to-pitchside-defib-1-3570874

No-ONE knows the importance of heart-start machines better than Stevie Adamson.

21/10/2014

Well done to all who completed First Aid training with us on Saturday! Great bunch! :)

15/10/2014

One of our favourite pictures! We all can learn life saving skills!

As we always say... anyone can learn CPR! :-)

03/10/2014

If like us you had children back to school this month the following tip might resonate!!

Blisters:

Myth: Break the blister.

Fact: Leave the blister as it is.

Popping the blister will only expose the underlying skin to further damage and possible infection. The blister will normally heal on its own. Covering the blister with a plaster may help prevent further pain and discomfort.

30/09/2014

Very important change we think!

http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-de-240914-odowd-launches-defibrillator

Education Minister, John O'Dowd, today launched guidelines for schools on the use of defibrillators.~ Wednesday, 24 September 2014