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Philips recall 660,000 faulty defibrillators

A safety warning has been issued by The Health Products Regulatory Authority (Ireland) and Philips has had to recall over half a million AEDs over a possible fault. Defibrillator such as the HeartStart FRx and HeartStart HS1, manufactured by Philips…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and how to combat it

Every year more than seven million people globally suffer from a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) with no warning. More worryingly, only 5-10% of them survive it. SCA is when the heart enters a distorted rhythm. It usually results from a disturbance…

Cough Cough *Fake News* Cough CPR

The phrase ‘fake news’ is thrown around a lot lately. We know that so-called ‘fake news’ is annoying and misleading, but it’s apparent that the story we’re about to cover may end up costing lives! Make no mistake – the…

EpiPen® shortage is nuts!

A life-saving device which helps to counter anaphylaxis is running out of stock in the UK.  Owners are being told not to throw out their out-of-date devices because they may not be able to get their hands on new ones…

Taxi drivers hail new defibs

Imagine how effective a fleet of over 21,000 defibrillators constantly roving London’s streets would be, in the tragic but likely scenario that one was needed. Something that would surely, make a huge step towards successfully using an AED within the…

Working at height

Virtual reality makes vertical a reality

Working at height isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, for the estimated 1 in 5 people that suffer from acrophobia (a fear of heights), it’s probably rather ‘low’ on their to-do lists! However, there has recently been lots of…

ProTrainings provide more than ever before!

You don’t need a training provider. You need a training partner. A company that understands your compliance and CPD needs, even if you don’t! You need a trustworthy, certified, reliable training partner. Well, that’s us. We have a huge online…

Wicked new Wiki!

We’re all about helping you find the answers to your first aid and safety questions, fast. So we’ve developed a frequently asked questions section on our website where you can find lots of interesting info. It’s sort of like Wikipedia,…

Faulty diabetes test strips

Diabetics could be at risk after quality checks uncovered faulty test strips. Anybody using Accu-Check Aviva and Accu-Check Performa strips are being urged to check the lot numbers of their packs, as over 260,000 boxes worth are believed to be…