There have been recent updates in asthma treatments, including the MART treatment plan. Read on to find out more information.   MART Treatment   Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART) is an asthma treatment plan where someone is prescribed one combination inhaler instead of two separate preventer and reliever inhalers. Several types of combination inhalers can be used safely for MART. These may be dry powder inhalers, or metered dose inhalers. Not all combination inhalers can be used for MART, only those with an inhaled steroid and a bronchodilator medicine called Formoterol. If yo ..read more

  An injury to the tooth is very scary but can happen very easily whilst running or playing. However, a whole tooth that has been knocked out can be kept alive and re-implanted! What to do If someone is hit in the face and their tooth is knocked out, complete with its root, you should advise the person to bite on some clean cloth in order to stem the bleeding. Apply a wrapped ice pack to reduce the swelling to their face. Adults can try to put the tooth back into place and head straight to the dentist. If it is not possible to reinsert the tooth, pick it up. The tooth can then be kept al ..read more

If   Bleeding If someone cuts themselves and it is bleeding, it is important to know how to help: What should you do? If someone is bleeding a lot, the priority is to stop the blood coming out! It is never a priority to immediately wash an injury.  If the wound is serious enough for them to need to go to hospital, the nurses will clean it there. Minor wounds can be cleaned once you have controlled the bleeding and you are somewhere you can clean it properly. You should wash your hands before you attend to the wound and ideally wear gloves. Don’t poke or dig in the wound when yo ..read more

What to do if someone cuts their finger off  It is surprisingly common for people to accidentally cut off part of their fingers, most often by shutting their hand in a slamming door or window or catching their fingers in a hinge or other moving part. Knowing the most appropriate, immediate first aid treatment can save the severed part and enable it to be re-attached.   If part of a finger is amputated, the priority is to look after the casualty and keep them as calm as possible. Sit them down and try your best to reassure them. Elevate their injured hand above the level of their hea ..read more

To try and relieve the pressure on General Practice, the Government has introduced the ability for Pharmacists, as trained health professionals, to have a greater input in the prevention and treatment of certain illnesses. The Pharmacy First scheme is now allowing chemists in England to prescribe medication to patients without the need for appointments or referrals. Pharmacists can also refer directly to your GP if they feel your symptoms require further investigation. Here are the 7 conditions that you can now receive treatment for by pharmacists.   Sore throat Sore throats are extremel ..read more

Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. In fact, British hospitals treat 13,000 burns injuries each year. 200 people die from burns related injuries each year.   Who is most at risk? A third of adult burns are work-related. Thus, those working in fields where one is exposed to flames, steam, hot objects or chemicals should make sure they are taking all the safety precautions. If you are unsure about first aid and the law, consider reading our free ebook  7 ..read more

The Pharmacy First Scheme The Pharmacy First scheme is now allowing most chemists and pharmacists to prescribe medications to patients without the need for appointments or referrals. Here are the 7 conditions that you can now receive treatment for by pharmacists.   Sore throat Sore throats are one of the most common illnesses and can become so painful that you may need medication. However, there are some home remedies that you can try to ease the pain in the meantime: Gargle warm, salty water Drink lots of water Eat cool or soft foods Suck ice cubes, ice lollies and other hard sweets. H ..read more

Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are good to know if you or someone you know is pregnant.   1. Choking If a heavily pregnant woman is choking. First see if she is able to cough and clear the obstruction herself. If she can’t cough and is unable to speak, lean her forward, with your hand on her chest and swiftly apply up to 5 firm, hard back blows. In the vast majority of cases this should dislodge the obstruction. If it hasn’t phone for an ambulance, explain that the expectant mother is pr ..read more

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