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Virus Some COVID masks are better than others.

July 29, 2020

The ability for this mask to reduce exposure to contagious airborne viruses, including the Coronavirus depends on how you wear it. Wearing the best PPE in the world won’t help if it isn’t fitted properly.

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The Calm As Shark Bite First Aid Slam Pack is ready to go with you to the beach
Danger Calm As Shark Bite First Aid Slam Pack

August 24, 2020

Arresting the blood flow after a shark mauls a person can seem a superhuman order. Our bodies have, on average, 4.5 to 5.5 litres of blood. Bleeding needs to be stopped ASAP. Dr. Jon Cohen has advanced training in Emergency Medicine and an abiding interest in making the seeming-impossible, possible.

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First Aid Training Why is first aid so important?

November 26, 2021

First aid makes a significant contribution to an ill or injured person’s recovery and, in an overwhelming number of cases, has been the difference between life and death. This first aider is the person most likely to take action and manage an emergency.

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How-To AED for surviving sudden cardiac arrest

September 12, 2021

When a heart stops beating, emergency action using an AED — Automated External Defibrillator — saves lives. Timely use of an AED improves the chances of surviving sudden cardiac arrest by an astounding 600% over the odds of surviving without this intervention.

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Pressure Immobilisation Technique
First Aid Training Pressure Immobilisation Technique

March 6, 2014

The Pressure Immobilisation Technique is a first aid treatment that is recommended for managing bites and stings from snakes, Funnel web spiders, and a host of other venomous creatures.

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Masks and Social Distancing for Coronavirus and First Aid
Virus Restrictions in Victoria

March 26, 2020

We continue to make every attempt to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and students by implementing additional hygiene measures.

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Masks and Social Distancing for Coronavirus and First Aid
Virus First aid – COVID-19 & Social Distancing

March 30, 2020

Certificate holders in first aid and CPR can find themselves asking questions like "What should I do if I encounter someone suffering acute respiratory failure who may be infected with the Coronavirus?"

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Basic Life Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Virus Prof. Morley discusses basic life support during COVID-19

October 23, 2020

There is some published evidence throughout the world that there are some delays associated with the concern about COVID and even evidence in Victoria suggesting some delays may have resulted in halving of the hospital survival rate for these people who have cardiac arrests out of hospital.

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