Children are curious and like to explore their surroundings. They don’t know that hot water and hot drinks can cause burns. A child’s sensitive skin burns far more easily than adult skin. Burns and scalds are a major cause of serious injury in children from new born to 10 years old. A severe scald can [...]
Seizures in Young Children – Fever Convulsions A fever convulsion is a fit or seizure. It is caused by a sudden change in your child's body temperature and is usually associated with a fever (a temperature above 38°C). A high temperature is a sign of infection somewhere in the body and is often caused by a virus or bacteria. A high fever [...]
What is Croup? Croup is a condition that develops quickly in children and is usually caused by a viral infection in the upper airways, which is localised in the throat and surrounding tissues. It’s characterised by a barking cough. It’s fairly uncommon and affects more boys than girls. It usually occurs in young children aged 6 [...]
Due to the ever growing demand for advanced First Aid Treatment and Training we have expanded our training portfolio with this exciting new workshop. In the case of Heart Arrest, seconds count. Early Defibrillation has proven to be a critical component in treating such Patients. The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is becoming increasingly present in companies, [...]
Momentum Life has adopted our First Aid Handbook and now supplies it to their members for free. What an honour for us. Having earned the trust and support of Momentum Life is proof of our material’s high quality. If you have not yet enrolled for a First Aid Training, please do so by contacting our [...]