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Seizures in the Community: Simple First Aid That Can Make a Difference By Garry Perkins, former Paramedic, parent and Founder of Sussex First Aid Courses Ltd Seeing someone have a seizure for the first time can be frightening. For a parent watching their child, a carer supporting somebody in their care, or a member of the public suddenly faced with a person having a seizure, those first few moments can feel overwhelming. For me, this subject is also very personal. Alongside m

Burns and Scalds First Aid: Why 20 Minutes of Cooling Matters When a child suffers a burn or scald, those first few minutes can feel frightening and chaotic. As a former foster carer and paramedic with more than 35 years’ experience in emergency care, I know how quickly an everyday accident can happen. A hot drink pulled from a table, a saucepan on the cooker, bath water that is too hot, hair straighteners or an oven door can all cause a painful burn in seconds. The most impo

Management of Anaphylaxis, Recognition and Treatment in the Dental practice

Accidents and medical emergencies can happen to anybody at any time and in any place, if either takes place in a dental practice there should be staff that are adequately trained to deal with the problem quickly and correctly.

Fainting, medically known as syncope, is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness caused by an insufficient blood supply to the brain. While often harmless, fainting can be distressing for both the patient and the dental team — and in some cases, it may point to a more serious underlying condition.

Angina vs Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction): Understanding, Symptoms, and First Aid treatment with-in the Dental practice setting.