The First Aid Guy

17/06/2026

One of these came in handy today at the site of a car crash when a casualty went into shock. A very cheap but helpful addition to any first aid kit. courses

17/03/2026

Photo of signs and symptoms of meningitis in infants and toddlers. If you suspect this disease get them to hospital immediately.

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

Lots of good information here about meningitis. The key point is if you suspect this disease get the patient to hospital immediately.

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14/01/2026

Something that is now coming up in hospitals now is Martha's Rule which applies equally to children and adults: it's a patient safety initiative in England giving inpatients, along with their families/carers, 24/7 access to a rapid, urgent review from a critical care team when they're worried about a deteriorating condition.
Many of us take healthcare staff at face value, even when our patient is going downhill, and in the 6000 cases where Martha's Rule have been invoked so far 241 reviews have discovered a life-threatening condition.
Just say, 'I'm invoking Martha's Rule,' for an urgent review.

13/01/2026

Emergency first aid at work at Notley Tythe Barn today. Beautiful place and wonderful people.