Tagged with 'Emergency'

How Does a Defibrillator Work?

By Steroplast Healthcare , 6 Jan 2022

10.8% of people now survive when cardiac arrest strikes out of hospital, more than double the statistic from a decade ago. This is largely thanks to an increase in public access AEDs and bystanders stepping in to offer life-saving assistance.

A useful step in feeling comfortable using an AED is to understand exactly how it works and what it does. Find out in this article.

Posted in General and Defibrillators

Pet First Aid: A Guide to The Most Common Emergencies

By Steroplast Healthcare , 20 Dec 2021

Your pet might be counting on you for life-saving help if it gets injured. Each second counts when you’re faced with a pet emergency before you can get to a vet.

Use this guide to administer first aid for the most common pet emergencies.

Cat First Aid: What to do in an Emergency

By Steroplast Healthcare , 26 Oct 2021

Cat owners are likely used to living with an animal that enjoys his or her own space from time to time. But when a critical moment strikes your cat will need you more than ever. Being prepared for the possibility of an injury or illness is the best thing you can do for your cat.

This guide will explain the basics of cat first aid to help you support your cat in the moments before it can be seen by a vet.

SAM SPLINT - The most universal splint on the market

By Steroplast Healthcare , 14 Feb 2018

SAM Splint designer Dr Sam Scheinberg worked as an orthopaedic surgeon. Based on the rugged Oregon Coast and also as a trauma surgeon during the Vietnam War. From these experiences he amassed an understanding and knowledge of remote settings and outdoor emergency situations.

Posted in General

Emergency trauma - Arterial blood loss

By Steroplast Healthcare , 4 Jul 2017

The compact and cost effective new kit that will save lives.

Posted in General

Asthma attack - Would you know how to help should you need to?

By Steroplast Healthcare , 18 Apr 2017

Asthma is a common, long term or chronic medical condition that affects an individual's airways. It affects around 5 million people in UK today. Ongoing management is required which should be overseen by a doctor or practice nurse.

Posted in General and Medical

Why you should attend this years Emergency Services Show

By Steroplast Healthcare , 30 Mar 2017

If all the amazing workshops and seminars don't sell it to you, we'll be there!

Posted in Exhibitions

Defibrillator skills to be added to 'FAW' and 'EFAW' courses

By Steroplast Healthcare , 4 Jul 2016

In October 2015, there were significant changes made to the Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). These revisions have led to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) amending the current Emergency First Aid and First Aid at Work syllabuses. If you're a first aider and you don't have defibrillator skills, this will definitely affect you.

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Steroplast to exhibit at the Emergency Services Show 2016

By Steroplast Healthcare , 6 Jun 2016

Steroplast Healthcare are excited to announce that we will exhibit at the Emergency Services Show 2016. The show is the UK's leading annual event for all emergency services personnel. It's a chance to bring the whole sector together with the single aim of improving public safety.

Posted in Exhibitions