Diabetes Related Incidents

February 14, 2025First AiddiabetesFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript Diabetes is a condition and when insulin is lacking or ineffective. There are two types of diabetes. Type one is insulin dependent. Type two is non-insulin dependent. If someone is experiencing a low blood sugar level they may display signs of confusion they may be pale and sweaty dizzy shaking irritable or unconscious. … Continue reading Diabetes Related Incidents →

Drug Overdose

February 14, 2025First Aiddrug overdoseFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript When encountering somebody who has taken a drug overdose it is important to determine that there is no danger to yourselves, the casualty or any bystanders. Look for signs of vomiting drowsiness pale cold or clammy skin any breathing difficulties or containers or syringes that may be there. Try to determine what … Continue reading Drug Overdose →

Fracture

February 14, 2025First Aidbroken bones, fractureFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript A fracture is a break or bend in the bone and there is always associated soft tissue damage at the site. A fracture can occur as a result of trauma such as falls sporting accidents or motor vehicle accidents. When looking for a fracture you need to see if there is any obvious … Continue reading Fracture →

Head Injury

February 14, 2025First Aidhead injuryFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript Head injuries may cause a loss of consciousness spinal injury bleeding and damage to the brain eyes ears and teeth. When conducting an assessment on a conscious casualty it is important to determine that there is no cervical or spinal damage. If there is no spinal injury found the casualty should be placed … Continue reading Head Injury →

Heart Attack

February 14, 2025First Aidheart attackFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript A heart attack is caused from a blockage of a coronary artery this is life-threatening and needs to be treated immediately as every minute counts. Signs to look for is a constant dull heavy pain or discomfort in the center of the chest. The pain may be severe moderate or mild it may … Continue reading Heart Attack →

Treating Hyperthermia and Hypothermia

February 14, 2025First AidHyperthermia, HypothermiaFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript Hypothermia is a condition where the patient’s core body temperature drops below 35 degrees. It is important to remove them from the wet or cold area and ensure they are lying down. Gradually re-warm them with blankets or clothing and ensure they do not have anything to eat or drink. Hyperthermia is … Continue reading Treating Hyperthermia and Hypothermia →

Effective Infection Control in the Workplace

February 14, 2025First Aidinfection controlFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript During the first aid situation it is important to try and reduce the risk of infection between yourselves the casualty and any bystanders this can be done by the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves or resuscitation masks. Other equipment that may also be available to you are aprons and goggles. … Continue reading Effective Infection Control in the Workplace →

Poisioning

February 14, 2025First AidpoisoningFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript It is important to ensure that you are wearing personal protective equipment before dealing with any situation that may involve poison. if the casualties clothes are contaminated remove them immediately and wash the skin. If cpr is required ensure that the area is safe for you to commence. Call the poison information center … Continue reading Poisioning →

Resusitation Mask Training

February 14, 2025First Aidmask, ResusitationFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript This is just a demonstration on how to use a resuscitation pocket mask you will have already gone over the technique for cpr in your first aid course. As instructed in your first aid class commence cpr by firstly administering 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute. Your resuscitation mask … Continue reading Resusitation Mask Training →

Spinal Injury

February 14, 2025First Aidfirstaid, spinal injuryFirst Aid Noosa

Video Transcript If you suspect somebody of having a spinal injury it is important to firstly look for any signs of trauma. If possible ask the casualty if there is any pain or if they can move their limbs. Another sign is that there may be tingling in the hands and the feet. You need … Continue reading Spinal Injury →

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