Another One Bites the Dust…

Using last week’s lesson of “Safety” as a spring board, the Geckos created a story and skit to demonstrate basic first aid – what to do when they get hurt. The kids really enjoyed themselves, and from their answers to our questions …Read full story

Have A Healthy Vacation

It’s much like a first aid kit but better. I am sure that you have a first aid kit at home – just throw in a few more things in there and you have your vacation kit. So, aside from the regular supplies such as alcohol, band aids, …Read full story

Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR!

I’ve been certified in Adult First Aid and CPR for the last eight years, going through a recertification class each year. Fortunately, I’ve never been in a situation that required me to use my skills on a human, but I was able to save …Read full story

Mountaineering experience

Kick shelf in snow for first aid kit. Take out antiseptic wipe, fumble, drop, watch it speed away. I’ve only got my thin inner gloves on, and my fingers are getting pretty painful. Successfully extract wipe from container, …Read full story

The Application of “Shoe-Smell” to Control Epileptic Seizures

One commonly practiced form of aromatherapy that persists as an immediate first-aid measure even today in some parts of developing countries in the East is the application of “shoe-smell” during an epileptic attack. …Read full story

Pet First Aid

I posted here a while ago, and asked the members of the community what they thought of my business idea of offering pet first aid workshops. To bring you all up to date, I have now got a date for a workshop on the 27th April, …Read full story

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