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How to Use a Pulse Oximeter
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12 August 2022

How to Use a Pulse Oximeter

Some people are more at risk of their blood oxygen saturation decreasing if they find it difficult to intake enough oxygen through breathing. Using a pulse oximeter helps you or your carer keep an eye on your bloody oxygen saturation.

Using a pulse oximeter is easy and anyone can do it. In this article, we’ll cover how to use a pulse oximeter, how to keep a pulse oximeter readings chart, and when you should seek medical advice.

Posted in: General First Aid Hospital Medical Diagnostics
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The Digital Pulse Oximeter: Uses
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12 August 2022

The Digital Pulse Oximeter: Uses

Digital pulse oximeters are used in a wide range of healthcare settings to monitor blood oxygen (SpO2) levels for even the slightest of changes that could indicate a warning sign that the patient needs medical attention.

In this article, we’ll cover some of the most common uses of a pulse oximeter.

Posted in: General First Aid Hospital Medical Diagnostics
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Nonin Pulse Oximeter: Troubleshooting Problems with Your Nonin 2500 PalmSAT
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12 August 2022

Nonin Pulse Oximeter: Troubleshooting Problems with Your Nonin 2500 PalmSAT

If your Nonin 2500 PalmSAT Pulse Oximeter doesn’t seem to be working properly you can’t be sure it is taking accurate readings. This could result in dangerously low blood oxygen saturation going undetected and wasted time when you should be seeking medical attention. 

Before calling customer service to have your device repaired, check if the problem can be resolved using this chart.

Posted in: General Hospital Medical Diagnostics
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Pet First Aid: A Guide to The Most Common Emergencies
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12 August 2022

Pet First Aid: A Guide to The Most Common Emergencies

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.

Posted in: General First Aid Veterinary
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Defibrillator Position and Placement: How to Get it Right
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12 August 2022

Defibrillator Position and Placement: How to Get it Right

Most AEDs are capable of detecting whether the pads are in the right position on the body. But when attending to someone in cardiac arrest, every second counts.

Earlier defibrillation increases survival rates, so knowing where to put a defibrillator on the chest will help you give someone else a better chance of resuscitation.

Posted in: General Defibrillators
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Where is my Nearest Defibrillator? Find a Defibrillator Near You
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12 August 2022

Where is my Nearest Defibrillator? Find a Defibrillator Near You

In the UK, there are more than 60,000 cardiac arrests that occur outside of a hospital each year. But the survival rate is very low at only one in 10 people. Many lives saved from cardiac arrest rely on one of the 10,000 public access defibrillators in the UK.

Ensuring members of the public have access to nearby defibrillators anywhere they go gives victims of cardiac arrest the best possible opportunity for survival.

Posted in: General Defibrillators
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Safety During Defibrillation with an AED
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12 August 2022

Safety During Defibrillation with an AED

An AED delivers an electrical current to the heart in order to help its natural pacemaker start back up and begin the sinus rhythm (the normal heartbeat) when someone is in cardiac arrest. AED’s are usually extremely safe to use, having been designed to be handled by an untrained person in a stressful situation.

But there are a few important safety considerations when using a defibrillator, and knowing about these beforehand will assist significantly in a crisis situation where every second matters. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common questions to do with safety during defibrillation, as well as some defibrillator maintenance advice.

Posted in: General Defibrillators
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Steroplast Fabric Plasters Voted Best in the UK by Which?
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12 August 2022

Steroplast Fabric Plasters Voted Best in the UK by Which?

We were thrilled to find out today that Steroplast Premium Elastic Fabric Plasters were the winners of a rigorous test conducted by Which? to find out which plaster is number one in the UK for longevity and affordability. 

Which? is a major non-profit, 100% independent organisation dedicated to protecting consumers by reviewing UK products for safety, quality, and cost.

Here's the full article on which plaster stays put the longest where Which? pits Steroplast's fabric plasters against three other major plaster brands. One of the contenders was Elastoplast, a national favourite for plaster consumers with the other two big brands being Tesco and Boots.

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How to Wash Eyes at an Eyewash Station
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11 August 2022

How to Wash Eyes at an Eyewash Station

When the eye is contaminated, whether by a sharp object flying into it, being splashed with a harmful cleaning product, or any other instance in which the eye is compromised, you need to take immediate action.

Find out how to use a plumbed or portable eyewash station to wash your eye or help someone with an eyewash.

Posted in: General First Aid Eyewash & Eyecare
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What Are Sani-Cloth AF Wipes Used for?
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11 August 2022

What Are Sani-Cloth® AF Wipes Used for?

Sani-Cloth® AF wipes (formerly known as PDI Sani-Cloth Universal Wipes) are disposable disinfectant wipes used in a range of settings. The wipes are made with a formula that kills a broad spectrum of potentially infectious agents. They’re also made with a detergent that cleans simultaneously as disinfects. 

Sani-Cloth AF® wipes are intended for use on virtually any non-porous surface and can be used in many different environments from hospitals to care homes to dental clinics, vet clinics, beauty salons, and more. 

In this article, we’ve broken down the uses of Sani-Cloth AF® disinfectant wipes.

Posted in: General Infection Control
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