How elite players are kept safe The Medical Team at Cardiff City regularly receive praise & recognition from visiting teams for the quality of their set up. Here's how Lubas fit in with the team, & how you can prepare in any sport, at any level... 1. The Medical Team The Lubas pitch side medical […]
Of all the skills taught on our Wound Management course, wound assessment is among the most important. You can't just scramble onto the pitch and start suturing; you first need to inspect the injury in question, making an informed decision about how best to proceed. Here are some of the questions you need to ask before […]
What causes heart attacks? The British Heart Foundation reports that heart attacks & circulatory diseases account for almost a quarter of all deaths in the UK. This means approximately 1 death every 3 minutes! Here’s some information that can help you recognise & manage the signs & symptoms of a heart attack. What is a […]
The term “shock” is often misunderstood. It can conjure up images of someone dealing with a traumatic experience being “cured” or comforted with a cup of sugary tea! But shock in medical terms relates to a physiological and potentially life-threatening condition. To help you understand what type of shock we are talking about, here are […]
Check out our new network group for exchanging jobs with medics in sport. We have now launched our new Medics for Sport network community on Facebook. Here's what it's all about and why you need to get involved! What is Medics for Sport? Medics for Sport is a Facebook group for anyone with a current […]
Our new & improved FASE 1 course brings First Aid for Sport & Exercise to the palm of your hand! We've reviewed and upgraded our FASE 1 course to make it even more accessible by utilising online content. Here are some of the changes you can expect to see. Blended Learning FASE 1 is now […]
Making the most of online medical training With recent advances in technology, there've been various debates about online vs face-to-face training. Here's a few points that'll help you get the most out of learning online, & why you don't have to choose between the 2 1. Training in the palm of your hand The greatest […]
Using Medical Gases in Sports Trauma Management What exactly is Entonox? Entonox is a pain killing/relieving gas made up of 50% Nitrous Oxide & 50% Oxygen. It's a very effective analgesic agent with rapid onset & offset characteristics. Nitrous oxide was discovered in the mid-1700s. Its was first used in America to reduce the pain […]
5 tips to prepare for Suturing & Wound Management A clash of heads or studs to the leg, suturing & wound management is one of the most common skills required for pitch side medical staff. But the knowledge and skills alone aren’t enough. Taking responsibility for your first wound is daunting, but you should be […]
