What is choking? Choking is when your airway gets blocked and you can’t breathe properly. When someone chokes, the airway can either be partly or fully blocked. If it’s a mild blockage, they should be able to clear it themselves by coughing. If it’s a severe blockage, they won’t be able to cough so without […]
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Packing the right camping gear can save parents a lot of trouble and ensure kids have an unforgettable time in the great outdoors. Here are a few suggestions to help: Kids Camping Chairs Pack a kid’s camping chair for everyone to ensure they have a place around the campsite. The smaller size of kids camping
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When towing a vehicle, a UHF CB Radio is a must have and here are some tips for use. What is UHF? UHF CB or citizen band radio is a two-way radio system that uses the 476.4250–477.4125MHz, radio spectrum for short-distance communications. It is divided into 80 channels for various uses. The service is for
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Be prepared when on the road. Often, we don’t think about what we need in an emergency situation until we’re in one. For those unexpected events like a roadside emergency such as a flat tyre you should consider having the following items in your car: Spare tyre (be sure to have it checked each time
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Emergency treatment for diabetes. If not treated quickly enough, fluctuations in blood glucose levels can lead to a person with diabetes becoming unwell and losing consciousness. The two conditions associated with diabetes are: Hyperglycaemia – high blood glucose Hypoglycaemia – low blood glucose Hypoglycaemia occurs when any insulin in the body has moved too much
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How To Tackle A Water Crossing Here are some vital tips to help you cross safely. Know your vehicle Before you head off on your adventure know the wading depth of your 4X4 and where your electrics are mounted and location of your air intake. Cool your engine Hot engines and cold water are a
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It can be difficult to know if a bite from a spider is dangerous or not. It is best to medically categorize spider bites into 3 groups: Big black spiders Redback spiders All other spiders Big black spiders are funnel web spiders and any large black-looking spiders that may be a funnel web spider. Their bites
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Although lying in a tent and listening to the gentle pitter patter of rain can be relaxing, it is a different situation if condensation infiltrates inside the tent. What is condensation? Condensation occurs warm air contacts a cold surface. Think about a cold drink on a hot day. Condensation forms in a tent as warm
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When travelling on the road it is important to make sure your bed is giving you the support and comfort you need. So to make sure you don’t lose sleep over it, consider the following. Types of caravan beds Single, double, queen, bunk or folding. Think about how many people will be travelling with you:
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Caravan Industry Association of Australia is excited to officially launched the brand new Towing Guide website. The website is a complete guide to everything towing in Australia and is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all road users and making information available, which is designed to provide info for those who are towing, both those
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