Know the Signs of Sepsis – Causes and Symptoms
Stop Sepsis and Save Lives, know the signs of Sepsis One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis and someone dies from Sepsis every 3 seconds. In the UK there are at least 245,000 cases of sepsis a year and research from the University of...
Water Safety for Summer
During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families and friends. There has been a strong interest in swimming in the sea or open water. Water comes with risks and sadly drowning can happen...13 Myths, Facts and Controversies about Anaphylaxis
Myth 1: Anaphylaxis often results in death Fact: Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening, but fatal outcomes are extremely rare. Key statistics: • Fatal food anaphylaxis occurs annually just 1–2 people per million • Hospital admissions for anaphylaxis have...
Cold Water Shock – what it is and how to manage it
On a hot day, plunging into a cool pool or the sea may well be a very appealing prospect. However, every year people die from a physiological reaction known as cold water shock. Campaign The Royal National Lifeboat Institution campaigns to spread...

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