Latest advances in asthma treatment
There have been recent updates in asthma treatments, including the MART treatment plan. Read on to find out more information.…
Emma Hammett
Emma Hammett is an experienced nurse and first aid trainer, she has worked in many areas including A&E, Children’s Ward, Burns Unit and Acute medical and surgical wards before becoming hospital manager of Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals. In 2007, she founded First Aid for Life and is shortly going to publish her second book, Burns, Falls and Emergency Calls – The ultimate guide to the prevention and treatment of childhood accidents. Emma is also the founder of First Aid for Pets offering first aid training courses for your pets https://firstaidforpets.net/
Important breakthrough in treating liver disease
New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in…
Eye injuries – The most common causes and how to help
Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows:…
10 common ear problems and what you can do about them
Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here…
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors a comprehensive guide Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and…
How to save a knocked out tooth
An injury to the tooth is very scary but can happen very easily whilst running or playing. However, a whole…
Amputated, bruised and crushed fingers: What to do
What to do if someone cuts their finger off It is surprisingly common for people to accidentally cut off part…
Emergency tips to save your dog’s life
1) Understand what is normal for your pet so you can quickly spot if something is wrong Help your dog…
First aid for bleeding and treatment for shock
If someone cuts themselves and it is bleeding, it is important to know how to help: What should you do?…
First aid following a stabbing
In the last year there have been over 50,000 recorded offences involving knives and sharp instruments in the UK. These…
Tips to reduce the risk of your child choking this Easter
As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a…
Febrile convulsions and seizures
Febrile convulsions are incredibly common in babies and small children. Fits or seizures are triggered by a rise in their…