Nose bleeds – First Aid treatment
admin 2017-02-09T14:37:08+10:00What is the best way to treat a nose bleed? Do you lean the person forward and apply pressure below the bridge? Do you use ice? What if the nose bleed continues? There are several reasons a nose may bleed on frequent occasions: It can be as a result of a thin membrane contained [...]
Choking – First aid treatment
admin 2017-02-09T14:27:13+10:00What do you do if you see someone clutching their throat, gagging? Do you slap them on the back? Perform the Heimlich manoeuvre? Do you get them to cough? The symptoms and signs of choking will depend on the cause and severity of the obstruction. Airway obstruction may be gradual or sudden in onset [...]