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Unconsciousness is a state of unrousable, unresponsiveness, where the person is unaware of their surroundings & no
purposeful response can be obtained 😟😥

​An unconscious casualty laying on their back may experience relaxation of the muscles & an inability to keep the airways open, due to the tongue falling to the soft pallet. This is why we always place them in a side or recovery position if they are breathing normally.

No Air No Life ❗️❗️❗️
With an unconscious breathing person, care of the airway takes precedence over any injury,
including the possibility of a spinal injury

13 11 26
Australian poison information number
​ 2️⃣4️⃣/7️⃣ 🌞 🌙

Our behaviour can ➡️ risk ➡️ death
Lets reevaluate our actions & the privileged it is to hold a licence and drive a 🚘🚲🚤🛵.
Zero is the goal

When it's hot ☀️🌡️ weather remember to stay cool & hydrated. If you start feeling thirsty 🥛 you are most likely already dehydrated 😳. Using Electrolytes can help tissues absorb water but only use as directed on the packet or by a doctor or pharmacist. 

😲    🤔   😵
Something I need to keep in mind eeekkkkk! How about you?

When the temperatures rise remember to stay hydrated & care especially for those that are younger & older! 🌡️ ➡️ 🥛

Hope you were taught this if you have completed a CPR course?

There are many other things but these are just a few to start you thinking! 

Just a refresher about this and always something to keep in mind!

Say what 🙄😮😷🤒🤕🤢🤮

Always something to keep in mind 🤔🚑🤕

Check out this Emergency ID invention. We love it! Here is the link to the web site www.emergencyid.com.au

Something many of you may already know about but some may not. The power of a Drug is evident, whether that be 😇 or 😈 🤔😯

Here is a snipped about this topic, have you ever helped someone hyperventilating?

This scale ranges from 1-15 & is assessed via 3 tests, eye, verbal a& motor responses. The lower the number the more serious the situation.

Amazing invention!

Keep safe when assisting in all situations, Think of yourself first otherwise you might need First Aid! This is not an extensive list, you will know of more!

Calling 00/112 can be stressful & knowing what they might ask can definitely help! They are likely to ask more!

A look into 7 of the bodies systems & a few things they do. Some you will already know others might surprise you! This is not, extensive just an overview & not essential for those learning First Aid to even know or fully understand, but it could be worth the 3 min. 

Here are a few idea's there would be more!

Have you ever wondered?

Here are a few things to  smell out for 🤥, can you think of others?

A drop in blood pressure is the main symptom of shock & reduces the flow of blood in the circulatory system,meaning that the vital organs, brain, heart & lungs are affected. 

Just touching on a little info about High blood pressure.

A poison is any substance that can cause harm, so it could be different things to different people. There has been a lot in the news lately about codeine. A staggering number of people are poisoned form it each year in Australia.

Where would we be in the medical field without people like this?

Just a little First Aid Trivia, Interesting we thought!

Check out our short vid & see if there is anything else you can think of that is a poison. We would not be surprised if you thought of lots!

 We have named a few causes, but there are many more! 

​Here is a guide about conducting a secondary survey when you are caring for a casualty before the ambulance arrives. Soooo many things to remember, there are probably a lot more, comment below to help educate us all!

Are Energy Drinks okay for us to drink? Experts say that if we are healthy we can consume them if we stay below 400 milligrams of Caffeine a day! Having multiple drinks daily can be a risk of overdosing which can present with palpitations, high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, it also can cause insulin sensitivity & even has caused deaths.

This refers to those assisting in the general public arena, it can differ for the health professionals & work places etc.

If you live in the Northern Territory you should read this!

Here is a little peek back in time to what our nursing practices were. 

In an emergency while awaiting the ambulance it is a good thing to keep a close eye on the one who is sick or injured and note changes to them.

Take care of the ones you love as the temperatures in QLD rise. Learn the signs & how to help.

B-Ready First Aid .Wouldn't it be awesome for schools to all have access to a Defibrillator. 

If you have already tried the back blows and the chest thrusts while the casualty was conscious, then at commencement of CPR, we would always recommend that you attempt those breaths as it just might move it out of the airways. 

Here is some information regarding gaining consent from a casualty when assisting in the general public arena. This advice does not in any way stand as legal advice and is produced in line with the Australian Resuscitation Guidelines as at Sep 2017 in Australia and more specifically Queensland.

Here is a refresher about how to respond when an emergency vehicle is approaching in Queensland. How you respond can make a lot of difference to the time it may take the emergency vehicles to get to a casualty.

You must always be the first priority, next bystanders & then the casualty. Once you recognize an incident take the time you need to assess the area. What has happened, how many casualties are there & can any bystanders help in any way?

Sometimes this may be an option to move a conscious or unconscious casualty.. Remember not to injure yourself in doing so, keep your back straight, bend at the knees and don't twist & turn, use those powerful muscles in the thighs to assist.

There are lots of Hazards around for us to be vigilant about, here are some of those & what injuries they may cause. Definitely not an exhaustive list that is for sure. Remember if you are the first on the scene of an accident you need to assess these & respond as promptly as possible, to ensure your safety, that of others & any casualties.Take care now!

11 systems of the human body in total that run this amazing machine. They don't function on their own and rely on each other to function properly & when they don't this can cause those emergencies.

PoisonInformationCentre (13 11 26) receive most calls related to paracetamol. An over use of this can cause the liver damage & can even cause death. 

A great number to have handy is the Poison Information Center , they are available 24/7 anywhere in Australia @ 13 11 26.  Do you have this number displayed?

A little short video refreshing you knowledge of information that you can gather when you are caring for someone in a critical situation that will assist the Emergency response crew when they arrive.

I'm sure glad that Antibiotics were invented how about you?

When you think about history and medicine, some things are just amazing! Do you know anyone who uses a microscope? I'm sure they are glad that progress has been made.

Minor injuries such as dust, grass seeds & sand can sure hurt in the eye. Don't make it worse learn how to manage these situations.

Helping someone as quickly as possible when they are sick or injured or even require CPR is our role as a first aider until more advanced help arrives.

Therapeutic Hypothermia for treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury in the first hours after the incident. some great results for adults but no looking so good for children.

​First aid in the workplace is essential & should be taken seriously. Do you know if your workplace has trained First Aider's & if so how many... Do you know where the First Aid Kit is located ? Have you seen one of these green signs?

B-Ready &  Be a Good Samaritan!

Can you over hydrate your body? People can over hydrate which can cause more severe symptoms, such as: muscle weakness, spasms, or cramps. seizures even death.

​Not every person who is breathing deeply or rapidly has hyperventilation syndrome. Other more serious conditions which could cause this include: asthma attack, heart failure, pulmonary embolus, heart attack, spontaneous pneumothorax, some poisoning incidents, uncontrolled diabetes.

Some causes of unconsciousness are syncope (loss of consciousness due to lack of blood flow to the brain) dehydration. problems with the heart's rhythm. neurologic syncope (loss of consciousness caused by a seizure, stroke, or transient ischemic attack). Essential to check if they are breathing normally and follow your DRSABCD Action Plan!

Prior to 1969, Australia did not have a national number for emergency services; the police, fire & ambulance services possessed many phone numbers, one for each local unit. Now we have one national number. B-Calm & B-Ready if you have to make that call.

B-Ready First Aid: Important number to keep in a prominent place just in case!  

B-Ready First Aid thinks that this might be a wonderful idea in Australia! How many times have you seen our emergency workers struggling to get through the traffic?

The Links in The Chain of Survival, are the critical steps taken, to care for a casualty. DRSABCD provides more details in the Action Plan. 

B-Ready First Aid...When the weather heats up remember to keep up your fluids, you might even require to hydrate more aggressively to keep up your essential salts and electrolytes. Medical attention may also be required so    B-Vigilant

B-Ready First Aid.  WH&S issue????

B-Ready First Aid....... Should it be compulsory for all drivers to be certified First aiders ????

B-Ready First Aid Motorbike accident

B-Ready First Aid Heat Exhaustion video

B-Ready First Aid  Danger! Danger! Gas and fire not a good combination. ​