New research shows that the quality of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be improved by using the song 'La Macarena'...
Helen Watson explains how to use the ABCDE approach in the dental practice
The General Dental Council (GDC) has removed a dentist from the register of dental professionals for multiple failings involving wide-ranging...
Illnesses and accidents can happen at any time and first aid can prevent situations worsening – and potentially save lives. Jean Straw explains
Dental Showcase speaker Phil Jevon's guide to assessing and treating the acutely ill patient
In the occasional series looking at medical emergencies, Wendy Bainbridge focuses on anaphylaxis
Don't take a gamble. Make sure the whole team knows how to handle a medical emergency in the practice. Here, Wendy Berridge hands you ace tips on...
Defibrillators are now a requirement – but what do they do and how do they work? Jonathan Gilbert explains
The recovery position is an important component of the ABCDE approach to the assessment and treatment of the acutely ill patient. It is recommended in...
CPR is an essential skill for all health care professionals and regular training is a GDC requirement. These skills should be updated as part of...
