The novel coronavirus has turned the Canadian healthcare system on its head. As hospitals continue to focus on patients of COVID-19, the emergency healthcare sector faces increased pressure with ambulances often failing to respond to 911 calls. As you may know, all over Canada, workplaces are required by law to train their staff on first-aid
If somebody collapses from chest pain in front of you, how would you respond? Emergencies can occur anywhere and anytime. Hence, it’s important to know what to do during a medical emergency. Medical emergencies can involve people fainting, getting seizures, chest pains, choking, or bleeding. Responses based on each emergency differ, but there are basic
There is more to first aid training than meets the eye, and this is because there are a number of first aid instructions that first aiders must be aware of. Some of the instructions indicated below may or may not be taught in training centers, which is why it is extremely important to go to
Please note this blog is directed at advanced Level First Aid Attendants in the work place only. For any further Questions or concerns regarding safety or first aid response procedures please do not hesitate to email me or contact me at our office number. 604-521-4227 Often as first aid attendants in the workplace we start
Cardiac arrest strikes immediately and without warning. Here are the signs: Sudden loss of responsiveness (no response to tapping on shoulders). No response to tapping on shoulders. Does nothing when you ask if he's OK. If these signs of cardiac arrest are present: Yell for help Tell someone to call 9-1-1 or your emergency response
