One of the questions we’re asked on most of our courses is “what should I have in my first aid kit?” The short answer to this is that it depends. The slightly longer answer is really based on your first aid needs assessment, together with a thought on what other equipment you’re already carrying … [Read more...] about Casualty cards: top tips
Primary Survey
The foundation of first aid There's an awful lot to remember when you're a first aider, from medical conditions, signs and symptoms, how to recognise serious injury and much more. That's why the foundation of any of our first aid courses is a good understanding of the primary survey: a simple … [Read more...] about Primary Survey
Vital Signs
In many first aid incidents, the standard action following treatment tends to be “keep the casualty still, call for help (and have a cup of tea whilst waiting several hours for assistance)”. In an outdoor environment, we have to contend with much more than just our casualty’s injuries or illness. … [Read more...] about Vital Signs
Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold: Hypothermia Essentials
Grumble, Fumble, Mumble, Stumble, Tumble. If you or any of your party start showing any signs of the ‘umbles’ when hillwalking, hiking or just out and about in the cold, you need to act quickly to prevent hypothermia taking hold and becoming a life-threatening condition. The onset of … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold: Hypothermia Essentials