Category 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…

The “First Aid Show” is here

We have launched our new free internet TV channel “The First Aid Show” at www.firstaidshow.com as well as on facebook and youtube.  This site will contain news and stories from the world of first aid, medical and safety to complement our online and classroom training…

Supermarket CPR story – how good training saves lives

I have been an ITG / ProTrainings instructor for a couple of years now but have always been involved in first aid in some description. This began with my Army career where I was a medic serving in various areas…

What is Atrial Fibrillation

A normal heart beats between 60 and 100 per minute when resting but someone with Atrial Fibrillation this may be increased to over 140 beats per minute and be irregular.  You may detect this when caring for someone by a…

Don’t Strokes just happen to retired people?

Don’t Strokes just happen to retired people, is a question that some students ask and they are surprised to hear that it is not just the over 60’s age groups that suffer from Strokes.  In the UK about 150,000 people…

New blog for our Free Student First Aid Program

We have launched a new blog, just for our student first aid program.  This is for communicating with students and telling the latest news.  If you have any stories that tell about children helping with first aid, questions or idea’s…