Most of us are allergic to something whether it be pets, pollen in the air or certain foods. Normally, the allergic reaction consists of mild discomfort and irritation such as a rash and doesn’t...

Most of us will have experienced a faint at some point in our lives, but what exactly causes this phenomenon? What is a faint and why does it happen? A faint is a brief...

Bondi Rescue have an amazing clip on YouTube of a successful resuscitation carried out by some of their off-duty lifeguards. A Japanese student, Takahiro Ono, is pulled from the water in cardiac arrest. The...

CPR, kiss of life, resuscitation, heart massage. There are numerous terms used for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the media and general public. These terms can sometimes lead to confusion around CPR and what it...

Do you have your mobile phone handy? If so, take a few seconds to get it out and add an ICE (in case of emergency) contact. An In Case of Emergency contact is someone...

The average person has around 8 – 10 pints of blood in their body. Our blood is vital to life. It carries Oxygen to all the cells in our body and removes waste products...

Minor or first degree burns are incredibly common household injuries. Our homes are full of items which can cause burns – hair straighteners, kettles, toasters, electric heaters. The list is endless! Generally, burns are caused...

The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide – 2018 (John Furst) Written by First Aid For Free’s creator John Furst, this concise informative guide is the perfect ‘go to’ for a first aider on the...

We’ve all had them, simple cuts and grazes are a common first aid problem.  It’s important to know the correct first aid steps for small cuts and grazes. Although these wounds may appear small,...