The use of onsite automated external defibrillators (AED), increasingly found in places like airports and sports stadiums, is raising the...

NASHVILLE, TN--iPhone users in the United States who call 911 will be able to automatically and securely share their location data with...

Study Highlights: Study finds external wearable defibrillators are safe and effective in children with ventricular heart rhythm disorders...

How are you feeling today? A little groggy? Nauseous? Have you promised yourself that you’ll never drink again? If that sounds familiar,...

DUBAI //The sudden change in temperature from extreme hot to cold can have a serious effect on people who have a history of cold-related...

Schools may administer their “spare” adrenaline auto-injector (AAI), obtained, without prescription, for use in emergencies, if...

A new study suggests members of the public don’t know what defibrillators are, how to use them, or where to find them. It also suggests...

Abstract BACKGROUND: Automated external defibrillators can be life-saving in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to...

Here is a great study on epinephrine pens and storage . Abstract BACKGROUND: Epinephrine is a lifesaving drug in the treatment of...

Here is an interesting one. Recently during the course a site manager was stood listening at the back of the room. During the session he...

It isn't prohibited but it is generally accepted not to use wound closures (steri-strip) on paediatric wounds as you must make sure the...

Herpetic whitlow (whitlow finger) Introduction A herpetic whitlow, or whitlow finger, is an abscess of the end of the finger caused by...

Important update on the life saving adrenaline in schools campaign The plans for an amendment to legislation which will allow all state...

Important update on the life saving adrenaline in schools campaign The plans for an amendment to legislation which will allow all state...

DfE Clarification on medicines in early years settings foundationyears.org.uk/2016/10/dfe-clarification-on-medicines-in-early-years-setti...

Training on Defibrillators to be included on the EFAW and FAW Syllabus Training on Defibrillators to be included on the EFAW and FAW...

DoH guidance highlights dangers of plug socket covers 20 Sep 2016, Catherine Gaunt A safety alert circulated by the Department of Health...