First aid saves lives – 10 reasons why you should know First Aid Research by the Irish Red Cross shows that only 5% of people in Ireland are First Aid…
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand foot and mouth disease is a very common childhood illness which spreads rapidly and is particularly common in the early Autumn. In this article we explain how to spot…
High Blood Pressure and how to reduce it
This article examines what is high blood pressure and how to reduce it, and consequently reduce the risk of other associated health risks.
Stroke First Aid – how to recognise a Stroke
Stroke First Aid - strokes can happen to anyone at any age, what causes them, how to spot them and how to react. Eating a healthy diet, taking regular exercise,…
What is Sepsis / Septic Shock?
What is Sepsis? Sepsis is the body’s reaction to severe infection. The body attacks its own organs and tissues, which can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and death. In…
Panic Attacks – How to Help
Panic Attacks - How to Help A panic attack is a sudden bout of extreme anxiety. Someone experiencing a panic attack might feel severe physical symptoms, such as hyperventilation and…
First Aid for Diabetes
First Aid for Diabetes The total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 (www.diabetes.ie). In 2017 there were 564 deaths from diabetes in Ireland,…
Why Button Batteries are so Dangerous?
Why Button Batteries are so Dangerous? Button batteries burn. Often, the first anyone knows that a child swallowed a button battery is when they start vomiting blood. Sadly, this is…
Febrile Convulsion (Seizure)
What is a febrile convulsion? A febrile convulsion is a seizure, or a fit, that can happen when a child has a high temperature, usually over 39⁰C. Although they can…
How to help if your baby is choking
How to help if your baby is choking One of the top fears among parents is the risk of choking and this is not without cause. Choking is incredibly common,…