Keith Sleightholm

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50 Plus First Aid, First Aid at Work, Infection Control, ProTrainings.uk

Parasite ‘resistant to malaria drug artemisinin’

New drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria have been identified by scientists. Researchers found parasites in western Cambodia that are genetically different from other strains around the world. These organisms are able to withstand treatment by artemisinin –…

Keith Sleightholm
5 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, Heath and Safety, ProTrainings.uk, Student First Aid

NHS 111 is the new three-digit telephone service that’s being introduced to improve access to NHS urgent care services

NHS 111 is the new three-digit telephone service that’s being introduced to improve access to NHS urgent care services. Patients can use this number when they need medical help or advice and it’s not urgent enough to call 999. NHS 111…

Keith Sleightholm
4 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, online learning, ProTrainings.uk

Brain implant ‘predicts’ epilepsy seizures

A brain implant may be able to predict epilepsy seizures by picking up the early warning signs, a small study suggests. The device uses the brain’s electrical activity to tell patients if their risk of a seizure is high, moderate…

Keith Sleightholm
4 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, ProTrainings.uk

The ASPOD facilitates ‘immediate’ aspirin

Research shows that it takes 14 minutes for a chewed soluble tablet to produce maximal platelet inhibition, and a swallowed tablet 26 minutes. Demonstrating that, when chewed, soluble aspirin is the most effective way of accelerating absorption of aspirin…

Keith Sleightholm
1 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, ProTrainings.uk

The science behind immediate aspirin

A summary of the supporting evidence that immediate aspirin really can save lives. There is strong evidence that aspirin, taken during a heart attack, can reduce the size of the thrombus (clot) causing the attack [1,2] and may even cause the platelets…

Keith Sleightholm
1 May 2013

50 Plus First Aid, first aid, First Aid at Work, ProTrainings.uk, Student First Aid

Fast resting pulse death risk link

Having a fast resting pulse rate, even if you are physically fit, increases death risk, according to a study. Researchers found men with a “high end of normal” resting heart rate of 90 beats per minute had treble the death…

Keith Sleightholm
18 April 2013

50 Plus First Aid, Courses, first aid, First Aid at Work, online learning, ProTrainings.uk, Student First Aid

Dental Emergencies – what to do if you are injured in the mouth

Dental Emergencies can happen at any time by an impact injury in the mouth or face. They can be very painful and have a lot of blood. In this edition of the First Aid Show we talk to a Dentist…

Keith Sleightholm
15 April 2013

Courses, ProTrainings.uk

ProTrainings Europe Ltd is now an ISO9001 Registered Firm

ProTrainings Europe is now a ISO9001 registered firm to further extend its commitment to quality systems and management. ProTrainings operates a Quality Management System that has gained BS EN ISO 9001 : 2008 certification, including aspects specific to the provision of…

Keith Sleightholm
11 April 2013

50 Plus First Aid, ProTrainings.uk

Some facts about Cholesterol

Prevention is usually better than cure, and this goes for monitoring your cholesterol levels to help reduce your risk of heart attack and Stroke. The press reports on Cholesterol along with Television adverts have made this more of a talking…

Keith Sleightholm
10 April 2013

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First Aid Show now on iTunes

We have listed The First Aid Show to iTunes so you can also now keep up to date with the latest videos on your iPod, iphone, tablet or computer. You can subscribe to the channel direct from the iTunes store…

Keith Sleightholm
31 March 2013