Hair tourniquets…a risk to tiny toes (and other parts).

In my time in the paediatric Emergency Department I have seen many little fingers and toes (and even a penis or two) with hair tourniquet syndrome. Hair tourniquet syndrome happens when a (usually single) strand of hair or thread winds tightly around a finger, toe, penis or even clitoris. The hair winds so tightly and […]
Button Batteries – do you know the dangers?

Are you aware of the dangers of this seemingly innocent household item?
Funnel Web spiders – here’s what to do if you or your child are bitten.

Do you know the correct first aid for Funnel Web spider bites?