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• Superficial, Partial and Full Thickness Burns

  Superficial Burns   Superficial burns tend to have the following characteristics:   •          Very painful with redness of the skin and blister formation •           Usually heals satisfactorily with little or no scarring   Deep Partial Burns   Deep partial burns tend to have the following characteristics:   •... read more…

• The Burnshield True or False Quiz

  There are many misconceptions about the treatment of burns and with the full Burnshield product range, so we have tried to design a quick quiz aimed at dispelling those common myths. All the answers are contained within the burns literature that is within the burn care medical advice centre, so why not give it a go and see how your Burnshield knowledge stands up?   •           Burnshield can be used on 1st... read more…

• Travel First Aid

  Going on holiday means that you can relax and let your hair down. Getting away from the stress of everyday life is great, but being off your guard increases your risk of having an accident! Most accidents on holiday occur within the first couple of days, and top of the list of injuries are fractures, cuts and sprains. These tend to occur early on in the holiday when you are unfamiliar with the new surroundings. Seven Steps to Holiday Heaven Equip yourself with a Travel... read more…

• Types Of Burns

  Types of Burns   1. Thermal A thermal burn is caused by an external heat source capable of raising the temperature of the skin and deeper tissues to a level that causes cell death and protein coagulation.   The extent of the damage depends on the amount of energy transferred from the source.   Cause of Thermal Burns   Flames Hot Liquids Hot Objects Gases   2. Radiation Prolonged or... read more…

• What is an Appointed Person?

  An appointed person is someone who will carry out the following duties:   Take charge when someone is injured or becomes ill; Looks after the first aid equipment, including the re-stocking of first aid consumables and monitoring of expiry dates; Ensures that an ambulance or other professional medical help is summoned when appropriate.   It is not always that case that an appointed person is automatically a first aider, and they should not give... read more…

• Whose Responsibility is First Aid in Schools?

  Health and Safety Legislation places duties on employers for the health and safety of their employees and anyone else that may be on the premises. In schools this includes responsibilities for the head teacher, teachers, non-teaching staff, pupils and visitors (including contractors). Who the employer is depends on the type of school, for example:   The LEA is the employer in county, controlled and special agreements schools and in pupil referral units; The governing... read more…

• Why Choose a BHS Validated Blood Pressure Monitor?

  There are many blood pressure monitors available in the market-place today and all with a variety of recommended retail pricing, so how do you know which is the right one for you? It’s not easy. Some offer one cuff fits all, others memory facilities, others with a large display screen, so how do you differentiate between say a £10 blood pressure monitor or one at £40 or more?   Perhaps one of the most distinguishing features about any blood pressure monitor is... read more…

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