Northern Beaches Defibrillator Access

Northern Beaches defibrillator roll out – well done Duncan Kerr! With this great initiative we need to make sure the Northern Beaches community is trained in CPR and defibrillator use. Please book into a HLTAID001 Provide CPR training course at the Dee Why RSL Original Article – http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/manly-daily/public-access-defibrillators-to-be-installed-in-hightraffic-areas-on-the-northern-beaches/news-story/d6a0fdc81ee672a5f7e55349dbba2c84 Public access defibrillators to be installed in high-traffic areas on the northern […]

Allen’s Training – First Aid Course Northern Beaches

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/local-health-authorites-warn-against-spike-in-asthma-during-cooler-months/news-story/e9aa72895b295ba665fb72b23f33bf03 Local health authorites warn against spike in asthma during cooler months June 7, 2016 3:29pm Rod BennettManly Daily Lachlan Rose. Manly  Vale pharmacist Lachlan Rose has confirmed the cold weather usually means an increase in people seeking asthma-related ­products. Recent statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that hospitalisations for children with asthma peak in late […]

Huge surf causes spinal injuries – Manly Daily

17 Jan 11 @ 04:24pm – Manly Daily – http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/huge-surf-causes-spinal-injuries/ (not actual picture from the article – great use of the spinal board though) TREACHEROUS surf conditions across the NSW coast resulted in the biggest number of spinal injuries in one weekend that the northern beaches has seen in over a decade. Waves up to three metres high with wave […]

Calling an Ambulance

What is a medical emergency? Always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance in the following circumstances. If you are unsure the operators will talk you through any situation. Unconscious person – who doesn’t wake or respond when shaken. Heart attack (suspected) – pain in the chest, especially if it is crushing or like indigestion and lasts more than five […]