It’s not something we hear about daily, so it’s easy to overlook that Sudden Cardiac Arrest is lurking in our midst. But it is there, and we’re reminded of this when we hear stories of prominent athletes in their prime collapsing mid arena. Nobody wants to see anybody of any age collapsing, but seeing young … Continued
14th September 2021
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone of any age. When this sudden and unfortunate event happens, it’s crucial that treatment can be administered as soon as possible. The best and most effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is to use an AED. If one is on hand to be used right away, the … Continued
6th September 2021
Meet The Team- Rob Higgie How long how you been at Martek Lifecare? I joined in February and saw on LinkedIn about the company, so I emailed Martek and I was interviewed in January and joined in February . What division do you work in? I work in sales and am the Regional Sales Manager … Continued
2nd June 2021
At Martek Lifecare, we believe your mental health is just as important as your physical health. This year, Mental Health Awareness Week is running from the 10th-16th of May 2021 and the chosen theme is nature. Nature has been chosen as the theme as the Mental Health Foundation found that surrounding yourself with nature will … Continued
13th May 2021
Legionella is an airborne bacterium that, if inhaled through aerosols, can cause illnesses with similar symptoms to pneumonia. Legionella can build up in water systems that haven’t been used in a while such as showerheads, taps and piping. Research has shown that venues with swimming pools and hot tubs are more likely to experience outbreaks … Continued
12th May 2021
Water systems are such a complex array of pipework and can become the ultimate breeding ground for potentially hazardous Legionella bacteria. If people happen to come into contact with the bacteria present in the water supply, it can lead to serious illness and sometimes death. In order to prevent this from happening, business owners need to … Continued
20th April 2021
In the UK, reported cases of Legionnaires disease are on the increase; from 360 in 2016 to 450 in 2017 to 530 in 2018 and 503 in 2019. Between the years of 2014 and 2016, there were 77 deaths, and over a thousand confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease. In December of 2018, a UK District … Continued
8th April 2021
There is a reason that many job roles and supervisory positions mandate formal first-aid training in order for a person to be considered “suitable” to carry out that role – from oil rigs to building sites and most industries in between, the importance of first-aid training is widely recognised. Thankfully, emergency situations are rare. … Continued
10th June 2020
With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and the staggered re-opening of the nation, many companies are finding all of the different PPE options available to them confusing. As with any ‘trend’ there is never a shortage of marketeers touting their wares – it seems that every day there is a new piece of PPE on … Continued
10th June 2020
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – a life-saving technique – “pumping” the chest cavity to simulate the heart’s pumping and keep blood flowing until medical help arrives. It’s quite a scary thought when you read that, isn’t it? But let’s be honest – if you ever find yourself in a medical emergency – it IS a scary … Continued
5th June 2020
