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The International Journal of First Aid Education (IJFAE: the First Aid Journal) disseminates scholarly and field-based works to advance the knowledge and practices of first aid, educators, and curriculum designers. Published works may also assist organizations, governments, and funders to identify support networks and best practices to help inform policy, laws, and measurements surrounding first aid for the resiliency of individuals, communities, and populations.
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Hard surface over mattress for CPR - better for the patient and the responder
Posted by Emily Oliver on 2024-12-20
High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critical for improving survival outcomes in cardiac arrest patients. However, the compliance of surfaces like hospital mattresses and household beds may compromise CPR effectiveness by reducing compression depth and increasing rescuer fatigue. This randomized study from West Texas USA took a closer look at the implications for both patient and [...]
Read MoreCall for papers: Aquatics special series
Posted by Emily Oliver on 2024-09-05
There are many hazards in aquatic environments, be it natural bodies of water, pools, spas or industries, in which people may become ill or injured and require first aid. To address the unique needs and competencies of aquatic environments, the International Journal of First Aid Education invites authors to submit papers in a new and recurring series. This series is in partnership with the [...]
Read MoreCall for papers for Mental Health and Psychological First Aid special issue
Posted by Emily Oliver on 2024-04-17
This is a call for papers (provided in English and Slovenian!) for our Mental Health and Psychological First Aid special issue. Mental health, like physical health, affects us all and is described as a continuum that can be influenced by our physical health, life experiences, social, and environmental contexts (World Health Organization 2022). We are all vulnerable to challenges with our mental [...]
Read MoreVolume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
Research
Do-It-Yourself Devices for Training CPR in Laypeople: A Scoping Review
Tina van Duijn, Nagwa Yehya Ahmed Sabrah and Jeffrey Pellegrino
2024-04-02 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
Replication Study of “Visual Fixation on the Thorax Predicts Bystander Breathing Detection in Simulated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest”
Marco Pedrotti, Marc Stanek, Louis Gelin and Philippe Terrier
2024-04-02 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
Evaluation of a 90-minute school-based resuscitation course with 340 middle school students – a multicenter intervention study
Josephina Kehlert, Katja Icke, Ralf Sick, Carsten Cüppers, Ilknur Ergec, Malte Bödeker, Anne Berghöfer, Philipp Humbsch and Thomas Keil
2024-04-02 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
An alternative to the straddle-arm technique for a conscious infant who is choking: Towards a more universal skill
Adam Gesicki and Ada Chan
2024-09-17 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
Initial bystander response to a simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Fran Wyffels, Tessy Boedt, Peter Iserbyt, Stijn DE BEUGHER, Geert Brône, Toon Goedemé and Nathalie Charlier
2024-10-03 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
A Comparison of CPR on a Hard Surface Compared to CPR on a Mattress
Lee Doernte, Kara Stout and Riley Phipps
2024-12-19 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
Cochrane Corner
Cochrane Corner: how effective are interventions for reducing symptoms and signs resulting from jellyfish stings?
Tine D'aes, Jorien Laermans, Emmy De Buck, Dr. David Szpilman, João Claudio Campos Pereira and Vidal Haddad Junior
2024-09-05 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
View from the Field
First Aid in Conflict: A view from the occupied Palestinian Territories
Ibrahim Gholeh
2024-10-23 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024
Improvised Chest Compression Training in a Multicultural Setting: Engaging International Students at a University Fair in Colombia
Jose Hernandez and Sergio Andres León-Ariza
2024-12-11 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2024