Allergy and Asthma
Anaphylaxis and Hypotension
Hypotension refers to low blood pressure. It can be a severe and life-threatening condition, as low blood pressure can starve vital organs of oxygen and nutrients. One cause of hypotension is anaphylaxis.
Allergy and Asthma
Asthma & Anaphylaxis Emergency First Aid
In an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency you should know the symptoms, remove triggers, and know how to respond. Read on to understand these important aspects in the context of such an emergency.
Allergy and Asthma
Asthma management
Asthma is one of the world's most pervasive chronic diseases. Australia has one of the highest prevalence rates in the world – more than two million asthmatics.
Virus
Measles in Australia
Measles is an acute, highly infectious illness caused by the measles virus. It can lead to serious complication such as pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (inflammation to the brain)
Virus
Our First Aid courses are necessary education
During this COVID-19 pandemic, our First Aid training continues in line with government guidelines. We make every attempt to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and students.
Disease
Heart health is a concern for all Australians
In Australia, 90% of people have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Many of those risk factors can be controlled or improved. Keeping your heart healthy is the most important thing you can do to help prevent and manage heart disease. This advice applies, no matter your age. It won’t matter if you have more than one risk factor, you can still make changes to help reduce the chances of developing heart problems.
Seasonal Concerns
First Aid for Heat Cramp
Heat cramps are the body’s way of signalling an oncoming heat emergency. First aid treatment for heat cramps is best done promptly, the aim being to avoid the symptoms progressing to heat exhaustion.
First Aid Training
DRSABCD for life support
DRSABCD is a definition of safe procedure in a medical emergency. It outlines the essential action plan for basic life support in first aid situations.
Health Statistics
Causes of Death in Australian Men and Women
In 2019 there were 88,346 male deaths and 80,955 female deaths in Australia. What are the leading causes of death among them?
Health Statistics
Respiratory Disease Statistics
Respiratory conditions affect the lungs and airways. These diseases can be chronic (long lasting) or acute (short term), causing ill health and disability, and also death.
CPR Resources
How to Learn CPR
CPR provides the patient with life-giving oxygen until they can receive full medical treatment. It buys time in these emergency situations and is used when a person is oxygen-deprived, commonly because of near drowning, cardiac arrest, and drug overdose.
Health Statistics
COVID-19 Deaths - Australia Statistics
COVID-19 deaths in Australia, to 31 October 2021, totalled 1,671. This includes 16 suspected as being due to COVID but not confirmed in a laboratory. Pre-existing chronic conditions were recorded on the death certificates of 71.2% of those who died, the most common condition being chronic heart diseases.