A heart attack is a life threatening condition in which the heart ceases to function due to inadequate blood supply. A heart attack is not a gradual medical condition, it can occur within any activity of daily life, it can happen at any place, at any time.

 

A myocardial infarction or heart attack occurs when plaque is built up in the inner lining of the coronary artery and then suddenly ruptures. This prevents the blood flow throughout the bloodstream.

 

This is an episode of the signs, symptoms and management of wounds. It was created by Isabella Armstrong and Clare Basa in Year 11 to assist with the study of first aid.

 

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                     This is Joel Hill and Mitchell Rein and we are talking about tips on CPR. This episode talks about the steps in conducting CPR. It is a 3 step procedure in which every first aider must complete.

 

A short episode on how to manage an emergency situation - electrocution. The episode deals with an introduction, covers the signs & symptoms and the management of a patient.

 

This episode is to raise awareness of the illness epilepsy, including a description, signs & symptoms, and management, created by

Rachael Chard and Amanda Chang

 

This episode will outline the steps involved in administering first aid to someone who has a fracture.

 

This is a short episode about burns by Stephanie Marsh and Tori Lee. It states the signs and symptoms, management strategies and includes pictures.

 

This episode focuses on head neck and spinal injuries. It contains information about signs and symptoms and treatment strategies.

It was complied by Rachel Edwards and Jessica Butina of the Year 11 PE class, 2007.

 

This episode will give an explanation of the process to be followed when administering first aid when a person has been either stung or bitten.