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First Aid Blog NZ | RealMed Resources & Emergency Insights
First Aid Resources, Training Insights & Real-World Lessons
10 Secound Triage
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December 2025
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In emergencies with multiple casualties, quick assessment saves lives. Learn how the 10 Second Triage helps responders prioritise care fast.
Bondi Tragedy
18 December
2025
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Although rare, mass-casualty incidents do occur. Learn how bleeding control training and the right equipment empower everyday people to save lives.
WorkSafe & First Aid Training
30 November 2025
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WorkSafe recommends NZQA training—but it’s not mandatory. See how RealMed’s recognised, hands-on courses build confident responders.
Improvisation in the Andes
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8
November 2025
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Improvised first aid lessons from the Andes crash: splinting, wound care, cold injuries, hydration, survival food, and extreme teamwork.
Commerical Fishing
27 November 2025
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Hard-earned first aid insights from NZ fishing incidents: severe cuts, hypothermia, crush trauma, entanglement, and long waits offshore.
Severe Bleeding
26 November 2025
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Lifesaving first aid for severe bleeding in NZ — why seconds matter, what to do, and how your actions can save a life.
Earthquake Lessons
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4
November 2025
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Learn the key first aid lessons from the Christchurch earthquake. From crush injuries and bleeding control to teamwork & improvisation.
Electrical Burns
23
November 2025
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Discover the risks of electrical burns, lightning strikes, and powerline hazards — and the lifesaving actions every worker should know.
Scenario-Based Training
17
November
2025
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Discover how lifelike simulations and moulage in scenario-based training build confidence and sharpen decision-making under pressure.
CAT Tourniquet
14
November 2025
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Learn why the C-A-T® Tourniquet is trusted worldwide and how it can save a life when every second counts.
Bleeding Control
07 November 2025
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Explore why bleeding control kits are a must-have, what’s inside them, and how they can make the difference between life and death.
Workplace First Aid
20 October 2025
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An expert guide to navigating workplace first-aid responsibilities, covering regulatory requirements, gear, and staff readiness.
First Aid Game Changer
01
October
202
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A practical look at why stretch wrap is a first-aid game changer — lightweight, waterproof, self-adhering, and great for burns, wounds, and splints.
5 Essential First Aid Tips
01 September
2025
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Five essential first-aid tips for workplaces to ensure staff are prepared and emergencies are managed safely.
First Aid in NZ Schools
14
August 2025
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Discover why first aid is vital in NZ schools, what training staff need, and how to make it part of everyday school life.
Managing Head Injuries
01
August
202
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A practical guide to recognising, assessing, and caring for head injuries — including concussion, red‑flags, and when to call 111.
Brain Injuries
01
July
2025
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An educational overview of brain anatomy, identifying injury signs, and applying correct first-aid procedures.
When Adrenaline Hits
01
June 2025
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Explains what really happens in your body when adrenaline floods in during an emergency — and why first-aid training matters.
CPR in NZ
01
May 2025
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Experience a real-life emergency with Jake! Practice CPR online and build confidence before a real situation arises.
Bystander Effect
01
April 2025
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Feel like everyone else will help? Think again. Learn how the bystander effect works — and how you can be the one who makes a difference.
Survival in the Andes
01
March 2025
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A powerful first‑aid case study based on the 1972 Andes plane crash — how survivors improvised with no gear and what we can learn today.
The Art of Questioning
01
February 2025
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A guide to how first responders can use smart questioning to gather critical info — using a three-step process and the SAMPLE technique.
Shock: A First Aid Guide
01 January 2025
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A first‑aid guide to the different types of shock and the steps to take to manage each effectively.
Big Sick or Little Sick?
01 December 2024
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An evidence-based first aid approach to rapidly evaluate a casualty’s seriousness using basic vital signs and the question: “Is this normal?”
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