Lockdown. It’s not the end of the world – even though it certainly seems that way. Many of us groan at the thought of yet another quarantine, especially the more physically active among us who lament the loss of their favourite place: the gym.... Read More

General recommendations for BLS in adults by lay rescuers for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 Cardiac arrest is identified if a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Responsiveness is assessed by shaking the person and shouting.... Read More

From the very beginning, our organisation has not provided ventilations (Rescue Breaths) directly on manikins during CPR training. It is clear the reason behind this. In one word: hygiene. Transmitted diseases like, H1N1, hepatitis,... Read More

Better safe than sorry. These words may come true in the case of an accident and an emergency. Although no one expects the worst to happen to them, unfortunately, it is a possibility that everyone needs to be prepared for. There is a huge... Read More

To be able to handle small injuries and accidents within the home, it is advisable to have a well-stocked, childproof First Aid kit. Your kit should be easy to find and preferably not kept hidden in a cupboard or drawer. Place your kit in a... Read More

 Educating people on Antibiotic use could be a life saver! “The time may come when penicillin can be bought by anyone in the shops. Then there is the danger that the ignorant man may easily underdose himself and by exposing his microbes to... Read More

Fire drills can be a matter of life and death and because of this it is essential to know the following: What is a Fire Drill? Why is it important? How often should a fire drill take place? First things first!  A fire drill is the practice of... Read More

“Saved by the bell” is the phrase we use when we want to say that someone or something is saved by a last-minute intervention. Many people believe that this phrase was invented in the 17th century, where people at the time, out of their fear of... Read More

The summer period in Cyprus can reach temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius and this can affect the sea temperature also. This has caused a chain reaction to the ecosystem and attracted a large number of Lionfish from the Indo-Pacific Oceans to the... Read More

According to European statistics, the survival rate from CPR alone during a cardiac arrest is extremely low. The main reason we perform CPR is not that the victim will recover, but because we keep the heart, the brain and the rest of the organs... Read More