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25.01.2022 Kiama Combined Division on duty at the New Years Eve Event in kiama. 2 Posts on ether side of Black Beach.

25.01.2022 We have Kiama members at the evacuation centers at Batemans Bay, Ulludulla & Sanctuary point. And we also have a member in the Public Information and Inquiry call center.

24.01.2022 The Great Work of St John at the Royal Easter Show Sydney. https://www.facebook.com//sja/permalink/10157216077394860/

24.01.2022 A few weeks ago St John Ambulance Kiama Combined Division Donated 2 big boxes full of out of date First Aid supplies.

22.01.2022 Very proud Superintendent here. Kiama Combined Division has had members deployed at the evacuation centers in Batemans bay, Ulludulla and Sanctuary Point also a few members have been heading up to Sydney to the Public Information and Inquiry call center to help with answering the calls related to the Fires.

21.01.2022 The history of why our mannequins are called Resusi Annie.

21.01.2022 How to manage a concussion: 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. If the patient is conscious and no spinal injury is suspected, place the patient in a position of comfort (usually lying down) with their head and shoulders slightly raised. 3. Advise them to seek medical attention. 4. If the patient is unconscious and a neck or spinal injury is suspected, place the patient in the recovery position, carefully supporting the patient’s head and neck, and avoid twisting or bending during m...ovement. 5. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. 6. Ensure the patient’s airway is clear and open. Keep the patient’s airway open by lifting their chin. DO NOT force if the face is badly injured. HEAD INJURY 7. Control any bleeding with direct pressure at the point of bleeding. If you suspect the skull is fractured, use gentle pressure around the wound. 8. If blood or fluid comes from the ear, secure a sterile dressing lightly over the ear. Lie the patient on their injured side, if possible, to allow the fluid to drain. 9. Ensure an ambulance has been called, noting the patient’s condition so that you can report it to the paramedics. Any person who has suffered loss of consciousness or an altered state of consciousness after a blow to the head should not return to their activity (eg sport) and should see a medical practitioner urgently. #FirstAidFactFriday

20.01.2022 1 in 9 Australians are diagnosed asthmatics so chances are even if you don’t suffer from asthma yourself, you know one of the 2.7 million who does. If you see someone experiencing difficulties breathing like wheezing, coughing or shortness of breath ask them if they need any help and: 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. Help the patient to sit down in a comfortable position. 3. Reassure and stay with the patient.... 4. If requested, help the patient to follow their action plan. See more

19.01.2022 With Easter just around the corner it’s important to know what to do if someone around you suffers a severe allergic reaction. 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. If the patient is carrying an adrenaline auto-injector, use it immediately. 3. Ask the patient if they need help with their action plan if they have one. Only help the patient if they request it. If the patient is unable to give verbal consent, administer an adrenaline auto-injector immediately.... 4. Do not allow the patient to stand or walk. Help the patient to lie down flat, or if breathing is difficult, allow the patient to sit. 5. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. 6. Monitor the patient. If there is no improvement after 5 minutes, use another adrenaline auto-injector, if available. 7. If breathing stops, follow DRSABCD. HOW TO GIVE AN EPIPEN OR EPIPEN JR 1. Form a fist around the EpiPen and pull off the blue safety release. 2. Hold the patient's leg still and place the orange end against the patient’s outer mid-thigh (with or without clothing). 3. Push down hard until a click is heard or felt, and hold in place for 3 seconds. All EpiPens should be held in place for 3 seconds regardless of instructions on the device’s label. 4. Remove the EpiPen.

19.01.2022 How to manage external bleeding: 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. Lie patient down if bleeding is severe. 3. Remove or cut clothing to expose the wound. Wear gloves if available. 4. Apply firm direct pressure with a pad or your hands instruct patient to do this if possible.... 5. Apply a pad over the wound if not already in place. 6. Secure the pad by bandaging over it. Ensure pad remains over the wound. 7. If bleeding is still not controlled, leave the initial pad in place and apply a second pad secure with a bandage. 8. If bleeding continues through second pad, replace the second pad leaving the first pad in place, and rebandage. 9. Check every 15 minutes that the bandages are not too tight and that there is circulation below the wound. #FirstAidFactFriday See more

18.01.2022 You can now complete your first aid course with online learning, shorter face-to-face sessions, and smaller class sizes. To find out more visit www.stjohnnsw.com.au/training

18.01.2022 Dont forget if your heading out this New Year’s Eve? More than a thousand people will be making their way into Kiama to grab a prime position for the celebrations so make sure you are prepared. Here’s how you can make your day as hassle-free as possible: 1. Choose your spot 2. Plan your trip 3. Know where to get help We will have 2 first aid posts manned by St John Ambulance Volunteers around Black Beach so look out for the guys in green if you need anything.

17.01.2022 Kiama Combined Division is extremely saddened to hear about the loss of a fellow member of Bathurst division Western Regional Officer & Division Nurse for Bathurst Elizabeth Liz Cole who had battled painful illness for a number of years. Liz was a stalwart member at many Rural & Remote events like Yellow Mount Enduro, Cliffhanger as well as large events like Bathurst 1000, our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends & loved ones. She will be sadly missed.

14.01.2022 Unfortunately, Australia’s road toll consistently spikes during the holiday season with an increase in the volume of traffic, drunk and tired drivers. If you c...ame across the scene of a crash this season would you know how to help? Visit www.firstonscene.org.au to find out how you can make a difference. #FirstonScene

13.01.2022 Last Friday Daynah from St John Ambulance ran a live Facebook session teaching kids about infection control at school and at home. If you missed out on the session and you want to check it out visit www.facebook.com/stjohnfirstaid/videos/367177080924051/ Make sure to tune in at 11 am this Friday to check out our session: What every parent needs to know about choking.

13.01.2022 Can’t escape the heat? Here’s how to manage heatstroke this summer: 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. Remove the patient to a cool place. 3. Remove almost all clothing; loosen anything tight. 4. Apply cold packs or ice to areas of large blood vessels (neck, groin and armpits) to accelerate cooling. ... 5. If possible, cover body with a wet sheet; fan to increase air circulation (stop cooling when body feels cold to the touch). 6. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. 7. If patient is fully conscious and is able to swallow, give fluids. Note: This patient needs urgent medical attention. See more

13.01.2022 With NRL player Moses Mbye’s recent anaphylactic episode we thought it would be a good time to discuss anaphylaxis and what to do in the event of an anaphylactic emergency. 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. If the patient is carrying an adrenaline auto-injector, use it immediately. 3. Ask the patient if they need help with their action plan if they have one. Only help the patient if they request it. If the patient is unable to give verbal consent, administer an adrenaline auto-injector ...immediately. 4. Do not allow the patient to stand or walk. Help the patient to lie down flat, or if breathing is difficult, allow the patient to sit. 5. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. 6. Monitor the patient. If there is no improvement after 5 minutes, use another adrenaline auto-injector, if available. 7. If breathing stops, follow DRSABCD. See more

13.01.2022 The St John Mental Heath course is a great course.

13.01.2022 Kiama Combined 2018 statistics: 98 events attended 111 patiants treated 7 transported to Hospital by Ambulance NSW. 2462 duty hours... 278 training hours 180 other hours 549 meeting hours Grand total of 3469 hours given back to the community. What a Great work our Volunteers do See more

12.01.2022 People often assume heart attack and sudden cardiac are interchangeable terms. Many don’t realise the difference until it happens to them or someone they love. A heart attack is caused by a blockage of the blood flow to the heart. A sudden cardiac arrest is caused by a malfunction of the electrical impulses that go to the heart, stopping it from beating. WARNING: A heart attack is a life-threatening emergencycall triple zero (000) for an ambulance immediately. It is not rec...ommended that you drive the patient to the hospital yourself, as you may need to perform CPR. How to manage a heart attack 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. Encourage the patient to immediately stop what they are doing and rest. 3. Help the patient to sit or lie down in a comfortable position. 4. Reassure the patient. Loosen any tight clothing. 5. If the patient has been prescribed medication such as a tablet or mouth spray to treat episodes of chest pain or discomfort associated with angina, help them to take this as they have been directed. 6. Ask the patient to describe their symptoms. If any of the symptoms are severe, get worse quickly, or have lasted 10 minutes, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance and stay on the phone. Wait for advice from the operator. 7. Give 300 milligrams of aspirin (usually one tablet) unless the patient is allergic to aspirin or their doctor has warned them against taking aspirin. 8. Stay with the patient until medical aid arrives. 9. Be prepared to give CPR if symptoms worsen.

09.01.2022 Heading out this New Year’s Eve? More than a thousand people will be making their way into Kiama to grab a prime position for the celebrations so make sure you are prepared. Here’s how you can make your day as hassle-free as possible: 1. Choose your spot 2. Plan your trip 3. Know where to get help We will have 2 first aid posts manned by St John Ambulance Volunteers around Black Beach so look out for the guys in green if you need anything.

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08.01.2022 St John Ambulance Kiama members are on duty at the Shellharbour RSPCA Million Paws Walk today. Come and say Hello to the Volunteers if your in the Area.

05.01.2022 After a high number of snakebites this season, make sure you know what to do: 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. Rest and reassure the patient. Ensure the patient does not move. 3. Apply a pressure bandage: - (crepe preferred) over the bite as soon as possible.... - Apply a firm heavy crepe or elasticised roller bandage starting just above the fingers or toes, and moving upwards on the limb as far as can be reached (include the snakebite). - Apply tightly without stopping blood supply to the limb. 4. Immobilise by splinting the bandaged limb. 5. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. 6. Write down the time of the bite and when the bandage was applied stay with the patient. #FirstAidFactFriday See more

05.01.2022 Kiama Members on Duty at the Kiama Netball.

05.01.2022 Well done to the St John Ambulance Volunteers who were the first on Scene.

04.01.2022 Management of blue-ringed octopus bite and cone shell stings 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. Calm the patient and ensure the patient does not move. 3. Apply pressure immobilisation bandage. 4. Splint the bandaged limb.... 5. Give CPR if necessary. 6. Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Note: The venom causes muscle paralysis leading to breathing failure and possibly death. CPR must be continued until medical aid arrives, because, although paralysis is long lasting, it will eventually abate. See more

04.01.2022 How to manage a non-tropical minor jellyfish sting: 1. Reset and reassure the patient; restrain the patient from rubbing stung area. 2. Keep the patient under constant observation. 3. Pick off any adherent tentacles with fingers. 4. Rinse stung area well with seawater to remove invisible stinging cells (Do not wash with fresh water).... 5. Place the patient’s stung area in hot water. 6. If local pain is unrelieved by heat, or if hot water is not available, apply a cold pack or wrapped ice for pain relief. #FirstAidFactFriday See more

04.01.2022 How to manage a spider bite: 1. Follow DRSABCD. 2. Lie the patient down. 3. Calm patient. 4. Apply management for:... Funnel web/ mouse spider - If on a limb, apply a broad bandage (crepe preferred) over bite site as soon as possible. - Apply a firm Pressure Bandage starting just above fingers or toes and as far up limb as possible. - Immobilise the bitten limb and ensure the patient does not move. - Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Red-back - Apply cold pack/ compress to area to lessen the pain. - Seek medical aid promptly. Other spiders - Wash with soap and water. - Apply cold pack/ compress to relieve pain/ discomfort. - Seek medical aid if patient develops severe symptoms.

04.01.2022 Yesterday was the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony for the Illawarra Area. A few of kiama Members where nominated for this award. Also the Division was nominated for the Volunteer Team of the Year.

03.01.2022 Today is #ThankaParamedicday St John Ambulance Kiama would like to thank our Colleagues at NSW Ambulance and also our Fellow Members who are also PARAMEDICS in their day Jobs. Please join us in thanking our Paramedics.

03.01.2022 Happy New Year! Are you looking for a change in 2019? Become a St John volunteer! You'll meet lots of new people, learn new skills, get to attend a broad range of events, and give back to your community! Find out more on our website or register your interest today.

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01.01.2022 With the Pregnancy, Babies, and Children's Expo kicking off today we thought we would share what to do if a baby shows signs of choking: 1. Immediately call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Stay on the phone. 2. Place the infant with their head downwards on your forearm, supporting the head and shoulders on your hand. 3. Hold the infant’s mouth open with your fingers. 4. Give up to 5 sharp blows to the back between the shoulders with the heel of one hand, checking if the ...blockage has been removed after each blow. If the blockage has come loose or been removed, turn the infant into the recovery position and remove any object that may have come loose with your little finger. 5. If the blockage has not been removed after 5 back blows, place the infant on their back on a firm surface. Place 2 fingers on the lower half of the sternum and give up to 5 chest thrusts, checking if the blockage has been removed after each thrust. Support the infant’s head with the other hand. 6. If the blockage has not been removed after 5 thrusts, continue alternating 5 back blows with 5 chest thrusts until medical aid arrives. 7. If the infant becomes unconscious, start CPR. See more