New Focus First Aid

23/06/2021

What's happening to this person? Is he having a heart attack? Is he choking? He appears quite flushed, is he having a stroke? Do I shine a light down his throat? Do I stick my fingers in his mouth? Do I give him a glass of water? What do your life saving instincts tell you to do? Come and see us @ New Focus First Aid https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/ we'll show you exactly what to do and how you go about doing it.

23/06/2021

Do you know what happens if you were to receive a bite from the Blue Ringed Octopus? - the venom blocks nerve signals throughout the body, causing muscle numbness. Other symptoms include nausea, vision loss or blindness, loss of senses and loss of motor skills. Ultimately, it will cause muscle paralysis—including the muscles needed for us to breathe, leading to respiratory arrest. There is no known antidote, but victims can be saved if artificial respiration is started immediately. New Focus First Aid training can prepare you for the worst of what this little cephalopod has to offer. Find us to book your next first aid course @ https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/

23/06/2021

One of the five reasons why pressure immobilization technique is so critically important. If you are bitten by one of these, pressure around the extremity will help slow the movement of venom so it doesn't spread to your circulation. For more information on management of funnel web spider bite come and see us at New Focus First Aid - https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/

22/06/2021

[Laerdal's Story] Do you know the story behind the face of Resusci Anne?

21/06/2021

Are you, or is someone you know at risk of anaphylaxis to insect stings?

Allergies to venom from stinging insects (bees, wasps and ants) are one of the most common causes of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in Australia.

The most common causes of severe bite and sting allergy in Australia are:
• Bee sting (honey bee and native Australian bees)
• Wasp sting (paper wasp and European wasp)
• Ant sting (jack jumper, green-head, bulldog ants)

Other insects such as ticks, caterpillars, March flies and even bedbugs can trigger anaphylaxis but are less common.
Individuals at risk of bite and sting anaphylaxis should wear a medical identification necklace/ bracelet and have an ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis and an adrenaline injector close by. Like food allergy, there are several actions or strategies that can help reduce the risk of a bite or sting but we can never make an environment risk free. If we know someone is at risk of bite or sting anaphylaxis we must always be prepared for an emergency situation.

There is immunotherapy available for bee and wasp sting and jack jumper ant. Please ask your allergist about this treatment.

For further information about bites and stings, and strategies to reduce risk read our help sheet: http://ow.ly/U6x550F6ZDd

20/06/2021

Have you got your ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis Z-card?
A Z-card (easy folding, compact and sturdier) version of the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis (RED) 2020 for EpiPen®.

The Z-card also includes administration instructions for using an EpiPen® and a Travel Plan for people at risk of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) on the back. Please note that ASCIA Action Plans are medical documents and should be completed and signed by your medical practitioner.

Order your Z-cards today: http://ow.ly/pYxC50F6Zx0

16/06/2021

Do you have an EpiPen® Trainer?

It is important to regularly practice with an EpiPen® training device so that you are prepared if an emergency occurs. We recently came across a great tip for practicing with the training device – a Twitter user suggested to keep your EpiPen® training device in a kitchen drawer so that you can practice administering the EpiPen® while you wait for the kettle to boil!

The EpiPen® training device does not contain adrenaline or have a needle.

We recommend that you wrap some coloured tape around the trainer EpiPen® so that you don’t confuse it with the actual EpiPen®. REMEMBER: Never store/keep your EpiPen® Trainer with your EpiPen®/s

Purchase your EpiPen® training device from our online store today: http://ow.ly/2V1s50ycqXX

15/06/2021

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening emergency. One of many important things to learn during a first aid course is "what it is" and how to deal with a anaphylaxis emergency. Familiarization with an Epipen and how to use them safely is critically important. Remain calm, position them correctly, look after your patient and call for medical assistance promptly. New Focus First Aid will give you all the preparation you need to be more confident with this situation - Book your first aid course https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/

Sunday marked the start of the World Allergy Organization's World Allergy Week!

World Allergy Week aims to raise awareness of allergic disease and related disorders, and advocates for the provision of training and resources in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of these diseases and asthma, which are rising in prevalence around the world.

In 2021, World Allergy Week has a focus on anaphylaxis. Follow along this week as we share our resources for managing allergies and anaphylaxis.

09/06/2021

New Focus First Aid - less on the preach and more on the practice of first aid training. Let us take you back to the basics of first aid for more hands on practical skills, the way it's meant to be - https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/

08/06/2021

High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 Australian adults, so it's important to know your risk of hypertension and how to prevent it. Find out here. https://bit.ly/3wLe5Fu

08/06/2021

🚨 Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack? New data has revealed that only 1 in 3 Australians are calling 000 during a heart attack! 🚨

The most common reason for not calling the ambulance or dialling 000 is uncertainty over the warning signs of a heart attack. The most common heart attack warning signs are:

❤️ Chest discomfort or pain. This can feel like uncomfortable pressure, aching, numbness, squeezing, fullness or pain in your chest. This discomfort can spread to your arms, neck, jaw or back. It can last for several minutes or come and go.

❤️ Dizziness, light-headedness, feeling faint or feeling anxious.

❤️ Nausea, indigestion, vomiting.

❤️ Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing – with or without chest discomfort.

❤️ Sweating or a cold sweat.

Learn how to recognise the warning signs of a heart attack and call 000. It could save your life, or the life of a loved one.

Learn more: https://fal.cn/3fUH4

02/06/2021

The life that you could save, may very well be the most important one to you. Given that everyone's life is important, it is very important to learn basic life saving skills. One day when you least expect it, it may be you that saves the day. Come and see us at New Focus First Aid for your next first aid course - https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/

Every life is a story.

HALVARD'S STORY

When Halvard was two years old, he was found lifeless, lying in the shallow water at the mouth of a drainage pipe. Halvard's father, Jan, had been recently trained in the lifesaving skill of CPR. He did not know that he would have to use it to keep his son alive until help arrived. Halvard survived. He is now 27 years old.

02/06/2021

01/06/2021

National Burns Awareness Month (NBAM) aims to drive greater awareness amongst the Australian community of burns prevention and the correct first aid treatment for burns.

Many chemicals can cause serious burns to the skin, which should be treated as a medical emergency. Learn how to perform first aid for chemical burns. https://bit.ly/3cBo7lk

29/05/2021

Authentic hands on training and learn real principles of first aid with New Focus First Aid. Toowoomba's best first aid training provider, hands down - https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/

29/05/2021

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27/05/2021

You can look after most wounds yourself, by keeping them clean and preventing infection.

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26/05/2021

Big day out at the SBX21 Small Business Exchange Toowoomba. New Focus First Aid displays all their fantastic resources available for your first aid training experience.

24/05/2021

IT'S WHAT WE DO @ NEW FOCUS FIRST AID.
We have trained hard to give you the best of who we are - We are invested in your training to give you the best - We do not compare ourselves to others, we don't have too - We are New Focus First Aid and the best of what we offer you, is in our Blood - We don't trade on the reputation of others to build our brand - We do that for ourselves, what we offer you is what we OWN - Supporting us is too support a local small business thus in turn help support your local community.

Regards,
Rod Brown
Principal @ New Focus First Aid

23/05/2021

New Focus First Aid - Worth the Change. We are all about the training and your experience with us. Support local business and give the little guy a go - you may be surprised that we have more to offer than the others. Deal with us directly and speak to the person that actually delivers your training for personalized care and attention. Come to New Focus First Aid and actually do first aid as it's meant to be.

21/05/2021

20/05/2021

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17/05/2021

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17/05/2021

15/05/2021

Although we are not paramedics and cannot deny the amazing work that they do it is very important to learn first aid skills and have a basic level of knowledge to identify and assist a person in need. Sometimes these medical issues can be life threatening and require prompt actions to reduce more serious complications. Learning first aid can provide you a level of confidence to act in the event of an emergency. If you would like to understand the practicality of first aid come and see us at New Focus First Aid - https://newfocusfirstaid.com.au/ - Promise we won't bore you to death with powerpoint -We strongly believe that first aid training should be hands on. QAS was my life for 24 years and it was an amazing career, full of amazing people, doing amazing things - but you can too - We are committed to teaching you how to make a difference - New Focus First Aid.

Chest pain? 😖 Altered level of consciousness? 😴 Difficulty in breathing? 😮‍💨 Uncontrolled bleeding? 🤕 Don’t drive yourself to hospital or the local ambulance station! 🏥

That’s the message our regional paramedics are reminding their communities to ensure patients get the best care possible. The humble countrysiders often have a mentality of not wanting to inconvenience the hardworking paramedics in their regions by calling for help, but this mindset, although with good intent, could be hugely detrimental to the outcome of the patient.

By calling Triple Zero (000) in the first instance, our Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) can immediately begin giving first-aid advice while simultaneously organising a paramedic and wider health response. Once on scene, paramedics can commence advanced out-of-hospital treatment, including administering clot-busting drugs for heart attacks.

By driving yourself to hospital to seek treatment, you risk being distracted behind the wheel as well as the danger of suddenly deteriorating and harming yourself or others. Not only is crashing a possibility, but you may suddenly need urgent help on an unfamiliar or difficult to locate road.

All these reasons are why paramedics urge residents to not be shy or intimidated about calling Triple Zero (000) for high risk factors such as chest pain. Calling Triple Zero (000) will be your best option! Whichever pocket of Queensland you may be in, our rural paramedics are ready to respond 24/7.