How Does a Stethoscope Work?

The stethoscope was invented by Rene Laennec, a Frenchman, way back in 1816. It came about thanks to Laennec being too much of a gentleman to put his ear against a woman’s chest for cardiovascular observation. He realised, after experimentation with a rolled-up...

Does Your Workplace Have a Basic Life Support Kit?

Did you know that over 2.2 million fatal workplace accidents happen each year around the world? According to this article, around 2600 of those work-related deaths occur right here in South Africa! Around two million non-fatal workplace accidents, towards which the...