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02/11/2026

🛏️ If the person needing CPR is on a bed, there might be fear of harming the person, stress and emotion or often difficulty moving the patient in the first place. The circumstances when you are most likely to perform CPR are not going to be perfect.

❤️‍🩹 It’s not about perfection, it’s about action. Immediate CPR with rescue breaths, even on a bed, can saves lives.

Just remember: increase the depth of compressions to compensate for the mattress.

30/10/2026

👻 🎃 Happy Halloween!

🍬 Keep in mind that not everyone can have certain treats during trick or treating due to allergy and anaphylaxis. 🧟‍♀️ Care for everyone in your community and consider having non-food treats in a separate bowl so all ghosts and ghouls can get involved.

🏚️ You could even create a sign to let others know your haunted house is allergy friendly!

26/10/2026

💓 😟 Unsure if you need to go to hospital after anaphylaxis?

You must go to hospital every time during or after anaplylaxis even if you are feeling better.

Biphasic anaphylaxis is a second anaphylactic reaction after successful treatment, without new allergen exposure. If they do return, immediately use an adrenaline auto-injector and call 000 for an ambulance.

23/10/2026

😵‍💫 Seizures can be scary to witness, especially in uncertain environments with increased risks like alcohol and lack of sleep.

🚑 Most events will have dedicated people on-site for medical emergencies. But most seizures generally run their course and an ambulance isn’t always necessary.

❤️ You can be the one to help someone recover after they’ve had a seizure. You should always take care of your friends and those around you at a festival.

Stay safe out there!

21/10/2026

🦘 🥝 In Australia and New Zealand, the Heimlich Manoeuvre had never been recommended. By performing it on someone choking, you could be causing them harm.

💥 5 back blows and 5 chest blows repeated until the object becomes dislodged or help arrives is a much safer option. It’s always important to practice first aid safely and confidently!

Sources:
Australia and New Zealand Resuscitation Council
Health Direct

19/10/2026

🖐️❤️‍🩹 Hand placement is incredibly important in ensuring the right pressure is applied during compressions. Hand positioning is also different depending on adults, children and infants - its important to know the difference.

This gives the best possible chance for successful CPR, giving the casualty life-saving care when every second counts.

15/10/2026

Every year around 30,000 Australians and Kiwis suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This , let’s work together to build life-saving communities and help increase out of hospital cardiac arrest survival rates.

Here's what to do to restart a heart:

1️⃣🤳CALL 000: In the event of a cardiac arrest call 000 immediately.

2️⃣❤️ START CPR: If they are unconscious and not breathing, start CPR. Give 30 chest compressions at a depth of 4-5cm followed by 2 rescue breaths. Repeat this cycle at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

3️⃣⚡ USE AN AED: Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Apply the pads directly to the skin and follow the voice prompts.

14/10/2026

🤰❤️ Would you know how to help a pregnant woman who's choking? You might already know how. Performing chests thrusts and back blows won't interfere with the uterus, as you are too high up. The Heimlich maneuver is not recognised as a suitable first aid technique in Australia regardless of if the casualty is pregnant or not.

💔 A severe blockage can end up fatal. For the child to survive, the mother needs to as well. So share this post, you never know when someone might need it.

12/10/2026

🚑 Anaphylaxsis can happen anywhere, at anytime so it's important to know that in most instances, EpiPens and other auto injectors can be injected into the muscle of outer thigh through one layer clothing.

💗 Just remember to avoid thick fabric, seams, buttons and pockets and move anything like heavy coats out of the way.

So share this post, you never know who might need it!

09/10/2026

👶❓If an infant is unconscious, call 000!

The need to use an AED on an baby is rare, and it's best to defer to the knowledge of the operator. Regardless, high quality CPR with rescue breaths will always be needed to give life-saving seconds when it matters most.

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