Do you know CPR?
I predominantly teach health professionals and because their training is mandatory there are certain topics that have to be included. We discuss various medical emergencies and how to recognise them and what to do. I encourage them to share their knowledge and CPR skills with their friends and family
What’s New in 2015?
Importantly 2015 will see the publication of the new resuscitation guidelines and I know it feels like an annual event but it is actually only once every 5 years. Then a major event for me is that I will be presenting at the Dentistry Show in April. The Department of Health will also be offering more guidance on the recognition and management of Sepsis. You can read more about all these below
New Year Resolutions Idea
Have you decided on your goals for the New Year yet? Perhaps learning First Aid is something that you’ve been meaning to do for some time but not sure where and how? There are lots of ways of learning First Aid…
Merry Christmas from Orchard Training Services
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
This year I’ve chosen Millie’s Trust as my charity.
First Aid for Christmas
No-one wants to think about needing First Aid at Christmas but it is worth being prepared. Brush up on your skills and check your First Aid kit is complete and that you’ve still got plasters left over from the summer. In this latest blog I’ve given some general First Aid tips.
First Aid for Hypothermia
Despite it having been unseasonably warm we are undoubtedly heading towards Hypothermia season. This blog is about First Aid for Hypothermia – how to recognise it and what to do if you suspect it.
It can be difficult to recognise hypothermia as often the person suffering may not realise that they have it. So what might you notice?
Resuscitation Council Scientific Symposium – my highlights part 2
In this second blog discussing my highlights from the Resuscitation Council Scientific Symposium I’m going to focus on decisions relating to resuscitation. I wrote a blog a few weeks ago about End of Life decision making and this blog is a follow up to that and includes some of the information presented at the Symposium.
How to be ready for the ambulance to arrive
When I’m training we always talk about how and when to access help. This may sound easy but in this blog I discuss how to be ready for the ambulance to arrive and what you can do to help yourself and them.
Resuscitation Council Scientific Symposium – my highlights
On the 6th November I attended the Resuscitation Council Scientific Symposium. There were many great talks. The one that struck home with me as a trainer was the presentation by Dr Richard Lyon.
Helen Watson
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I have 30 years nursing experience within the NHS. I am a registered Advanced Life Support Instructor with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and have many years training experience. I work hard to look after my customers’ needs and part of this is to create courses that fit your business needs and the recommendations from the Resuscitation Council (UK) and any relevant governing bodies. To ensure that my courses continue to represent current practice I also continue to work within the NHS.
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