This blog reminds us of the importance of running through a simple, structured approach when managing an unconscious casualty. It can happen at any time – not just in work!
This blog reminds us of the importance of running through a simple, structured approach when managing an unconscious casualty. It can happen at any time – not just in work!
A head injury article for those involved in sport at grassroots level. Head injuries (particularly concussion) continue to be a major talking point at all levels of medical care in sport. But how can we expect head injuries to be taken seriously or fully understood in professional sport, when most people at grassroots don't know […]
A defibrillator is the machine we use to deliver electrical energy to the heart during an abnormal or very rapid erratic rhythm (Ventricular Fibrillation). Electrodes placed on the casualty’s chest deliver a measured electrical shock to the heart to restore natural rhythm. When was the defibrillator invented? The first use of an external defibrillator on […]
For every minute that passes following a cardiac arrest, the chances of survival without defibrillation decrease by 10%. Yet a recent 2017 UK YouGov poll showed that a worryingly high 7 out of 10 people would not be confident using a public defibrillator. Here are 5 of the main fears you really shouldn't have about using […]
Why do the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) provide cardiac screening for professional cricketers? Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) or Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is where the heart goes into AN abnormal rhythm, known as an arrhythmia, suddenly and often without warning. The person affected will drop to the floor, will be unresponsive and will not be […]
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CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) is an emergency life saving procedure that is carried out when somebody is in cardiac or respiratory arrest. We combine rescue breaths and chest compressions to try and circulate oxygen around a casualty’s body to the major organs in preparation for defibrillation. What is a cardiac arrest? Cardiac – relating to […]
Allergies occur when the body perceives a seemingly harmless substance as a threat and the immune system produces an inappropriate response. Allergy is the most common chronic disease in Europe. Up to 20% of patients with allergies struggle daily with the fear of a possible asthma attack, anaphylactic shock, or even death from an allergic reaction. […]
Whilst working as a medic covering a Taekwondo tournament in December 2017 I dealt with an incident of a concussion. The competitor returned this year and I caught up with her to find out what happened after the event. I was not expecting the story that followed. Carla, a black belt in Taekwondo, was competing […]
