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If you know someone with diabetes, you’ll understand that they have to manage their condition carefully to keep healthy.

If they don’t do this, they are at risk of experiencing a diabetic emergency.

In this article, we explain the symptoms of a diabetic emergency and what...

Did you know that World First Aid Day is celebrated on 10 September all over the globe?

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The latest stats from Safe Work Australia show that there were over 120,000 serious claims for injuries at work in 2019-20.

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Emergencies like fires, floods or extreme weather events can strike at any time.

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Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

If you’ve been tasked with setting up a first aid room at your workplace, you’ll want to make sure it ticks all the boxes.

But how do you know where to start and whether you’re including everything you need?

We’ve...

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

If you’ve enrolled on a first aid course, then give yourself credit for taking an important first step to knowing what to do in a medical emergency.

To give you a head start, we’ve pulled together some first aid common...

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

While electric shocks and injuries are rare, they can be distressing for the victim and bystanders.

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Reviewed by the MediBC First Aid Team · Last updated June 2026 · Aligned with ANZCOR Basic Life Support guidelines.

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

If you enjoy sports or if you have a child who does, then a first aid kit is a must.

You can keep it in your car or kit bag so that it’s on hand to deal with any minor injuries that are all part of playing sports...

You're never really "off" the job when you're a nurse. You'll clock in and out at your job every day, but you never know when you might need to help someone having a health emergency when you're away from work.

First-aid never takes a day off! It's critical to make sure you have all of the supplies you need for any medical situation, whether you work out of a nurse's room, clinic, or you're a nurse on-the-go.

What do nurses need most? Check out these nine nursing tips to stay prepared!

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