If your child gets injured playing sport, why wouldn't you want to know what to do? If, like me, you have children that play sport, your greatest fear is no doubt your child getting a serious injury. Your club will (or certainly should!) have a designated first aider for matches and training - usually the […]
Hi everybody, we’re excited here at Lubas to say that we will be an exhibitor at this year’s annual Therapy Expo. Come and visit us (in the area highlighted in orange!) and get updated on the latest CPR & Anaphylaxis guidelines. Delegates will be able to attend the CPR training zone where they will carry out a […]
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By entering this competition, you confirm that you have read and fully understand the following terms and conditions. Competition details form part of these terms and conditions. To enter the competition, Tweet using the Twitter hashtag provided by Lubas Medical. The competition winner will be picked at random from all entries via Twitter. Voucher valid […]
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 […]
