February 8, 2023
First aid in the news
The Australian summer of 2022 and 2023 has seen an unprecedented amount of drownings along the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Drownings are silent, rapid and easily overlooked. Keeping a watchful eye on loved ones in changing water conditions is paramount to reducing the likelihood of drowning.
February 7, 2023
Danger
A relatively new addition to the forest ecosystems of Adelaide, the Grey-headed flying-fox (also known as the fruit bat), is the largest bat species in Australia. They can transmit several deadly diseases, including the Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV).
February 6, 2023
Bites and Stings
During the warmer months of spring and summer, Melbourne homes are often inundated with several spider species on the hunt for food and mates. These spiders can cause bites ranging from the negligible to the extremely painful.
February 3, 2023
Allergy and Asthma
Hay fever occurs when the immune system overreacts to a harmless environmental allergen. Chronic hay fever symptoms can lead to a reduced quality of life. Luckily, there are several natural remedies for the treatment of hay fever.
February 2, 2023
First aid in the news
On 2 January 2023, NFL player Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after tackling wide receiver Tee Higgins. Attending doctors believe that it was the swift application of CPR and defibrillation that saved Damar's life.
February 1, 2023
Bites and Stings
The Little whip snake is found across south-eastern Australia. As well as belonging to the Elapidae family of venomous snakes, they are often mistaken for juvenile Brown snakes.
January 31, 2023
Bites and Stings
Ants form a massive part of Adelaide's local ecosystem. As well as being natural pest control agents, they help pollinate native plants. However, many of Adelaide's common ant species can inflict nasty stings and trigger anaphylaxis.
January 30, 2023
Bites and Stings
The Cupboard spider is a common guest in and around Australian houses. They are often mistaken for Redback spiders, as both are of similar shape and size. Though the Cupboard spider is not as deadly as the Redback, their bites can still cause several symptoms.
January 27, 2023
First aid in the news
Invasive strep A (iGAS) is on the rise among Australian children. Though this condition is caused by the typically mild Strep A bacteria, it can infect the blood, lungs, and brain membranes and cause death.
January 26, 2023
Bites and Stings
Adelaide comprises a wide range of bushland, rural, and semi-rural environments. As such, it is home to a variety of native wildlife, including venomous snakes. Some of the most commonly encountered snakes in Adelaide are highly dangerous to humans.
January 25, 2023
How-To
Hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar, is a dramatic imbalance where the tissues, especially the brain cells, become starved of essential blood sugar. This can lead to the casualty becoming unconscious and death may follow within hours.
January 24, 2023
Bites and Stings
Though Grey house spiders can live in a variety of habitats, they prefer to build their tangled, ladder-like webs in and around houses on the eastern side of Australia. Like most House spiders, their bites can cause moderate to severe local symptoms.