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close絞り込みを解除Red Bull Night Riders Get Extreme
On July 30 Red Bull held their international surfing competition, Bali Night Riders. Red Bull Night Riders always takes place under unique conditions, at night under the moon and stars. Each of the six pro surfers competing in this “tow-at” contest has the opportunity to capture big air, pull off their best tricks and push
Conrad Resort to the Rescue
In recent months, BIMC hospitals have reported an increase in drowning and near drowning cases, many sadly involving children holidaying at hotels and villa complexes. BIMC is constantly reminding the hospitality community that the speed in which first aid and medical care is given has a major impact on the survival of the person
Nurses Refine Skills at Seminar
On Saturday May 14 BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua held a seminar for Bali nurses highlighting effective emergency responses led by speaker, Dr. Cindy H Nasrani, M, Biomed Sp. and Sigit Mulyanto, Head of Nursing and Clinical Operation at BIMC Nusa Dua. More than 40 nurses from hospitals throughout Bali attended.
BIMC and Balawista: Providing Safety at Bali Beaches
As the high season approaches BIMC Hospitals will once again prepare for its role working alongside Balawista, an organization that saves and protects lives on Bali beaches through education, prevention and rescue, by providing first-aid kits for Balawista lifeguard stations along the busy beaches of Badung regency. As tourism numbers to Bali swell, safety for
BIMC First Aid Kit: An Absolute Must Have
No matter where you live (perhaps especially Bali and SE Asia), a first aid kit is essential to have on hand for all homes (and don’t forget your automobile) helping you deal effectively with common injuries before emergency assistance arrives. Think about tailoring the contents of your kit based on your specific activities and store
10 Most Common Home Injuries
It’s not just being outdoors in Bali where we can find injury, accidents can happen in your home or villa when you least expect it. When it comes to health and safety, especially for those with young children, it makes good sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a home
Destination Asia Trains 60 Guides in First Aid
BIMC Hospital is well recocognized for its Basic Life Support First Aid Training program. In the month of April, the hospital group provided Destination Asia three first aid training sessions with a total of 60 local tour guides at its Nusa Dua facility. BIMC Hospital professes that by proividing life-saving training, participants are well
First Aid Course Held in The Garden
The Garden Early Learning Centre opened in 2014 to cater to children both living and visiting the island. The high standard early learning and childcare facility boasts an eco-friendly learning environment that focuses on sustainable living with safety being the highest of priorities. To meet their stringent requirements, the centre’s management signed up
BIMC First-Aid Course for Anantara Uluwatu Resort Spa
Located on the cliff-side near Padang Padang Beach, Anantara Uluwatu Resort signed up for two First-Aid Training courses on March 18 & 21. Resort Training Manager, Dini Hariani, maintains that providing a safe holiday environment for their guests is essential for the Bali hospitality industry.
First Aid Training for Bali Boat Trip
Boating around Bali is an amazing way to spend a day or two until an unfortunate mishap turns into a medical emergency. BIMC urges boaters and boating companies to stay safe when on the water and to have a thorough understanding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills by signing up for one of its first aid
Cliffside First Aid Training
Perched 50 meters above sea level on the cliffs of Uluwatu, El Kabron Spanish restaurant is known for its fetching views of the Indian Ocean and surfer hangout. As beautiful as it is, being located in a remote corner of the island means if a medical emergency occurs, staff should have the knowledge to quickly
First Aid Training for Anak Atelier Pre School & Kindergarten
Anak Atelier is an early learning centre that caters to families with children aged 15 months to 6 years. The program includes toddler, preschool and kindergarten classes, short-term childcare for visiting families, and a range of sports, dance and creative activities after school. Sandy Chadwick, Director of The Anak Atelier says the centre
“Rabies : Asia’s Invisible Killer”
Bali may be regarded as paradise on earth, but it also offers serious health risks that are almost invisible. One of these is rabies, a disease now unknown in Australia, Japan, much of Europe and elsewhere in the West. However, residents and medical workers in Bali cannot forget the epidemic of the bite-transmitted infection that
Basic Life Support Training for the Hospitality Industry
First aid training for the hospitality industry is highly necessary in order to help establishments meet their health and safety requirements and place themselves in a position of preparedness. Many Bali businesses remain unprepared without even a basic understanding of how to deal with an emergency situation such as who to telephone for help. It
A Free Ride for Those in Need
We are pleased to be your new neighbour in Nusa Dua. We would like to extend our contribution to the community by promoting a safer environment within and around the Nusa Dua vicinity. BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua’s Accident & Emergency Centre is open 24 hours a day. We would like to further support our
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. The appendix is a small ‘dead end’ pouch, like a little tube, that comes off the caecum. The caecum is the first part of the large intestine (large bowel) just before the colon. The small intestine digests and absorbs food. The parts of the food that are
Electrical Injury
Electrical injury occurs when an electric current runs through a portion of the body, usually from either a man-made source or lightning. The outside of the person’s body may appear to have only minor injuries, but internal injuries may still be significant. As current enters the body (source), it causes surface to deep burns, damages muscle and organs
Nose Bleed
Nose bleeding is a very common symptom that can happen to anyone from children to the elderly. The medical term is epistaxis. One out of every seven people will develop a nosebleed at some time in their lives. Nosebleeds tend to occur more often during winter months and in dry, cold climates. They can occur
Vertigo
A spinning sensation is the best way to describe the main symptom of vertigo. Statistically, this is the chief complain of 5 – 10% of the general population. It may also be associated with nausea, vomiting and ringing in one or both ears (tinnitus). Vertigo can be divided into two major categories, peripheral vertigo and
Concussion
Doctors may describe it as a “mild head injury”, because it’s usually not life threatening, but believe us, the effects of a concussion can be more than just mild! Of course, at least once, you’ve heard someone you know say that they’ve had a head injury. In America alone, head injuries are one of the
Bali Medical Evacuation
Bali Medical Evacuation Medical evacuation or often referred to as a “Medivac”, was initially developed to transfer injured soldiers from the battlefield to a proper medical facility for better treatment. The military were first to establish a specially designed aircraft for medivacs. By time, air medical evacuations have became available for civilians and operated
Surfing Injuries
Surfing Injuries Although surfing is thought to be a relatively risk free sport, with an incidence between 3 – 4 injuries per 1000 days of surfing, we think it’s wise that you know what to expect and what to do before riding the waves. Surfing is an ancient sport originally from Hawaii. There is written
Accident
Accidental death is still the largest cause of demise in travelers worldwide. Wear your seatbelt, helmet, and protective clothing because you need to, not because the law (or lack of it) says you have to. Surfing accidents too, have taken a remarkable toll on the Island each year.