by Helen | Aug 15, 2015 | Blog, First Aid advice, Training
CPR for children When I’m training my learners are always interested to learn how to do CPR for children. No one enjoys it, because no one wants to think about having to resuscitate a child. However it is a useful skill to know. There are three sets of...
by Helen | Jul 25, 2015 | Blog, First Aid advice
First Aid for Camping We love camping as a family, it’s the simplicity that appeals to me. However, the opportunity for injury abounds! So here I’ve written my best tips for First Aid for Camping. Remember your First Aid Kit I know it sounds...
by Helen | Jul 18, 2015 | Blog, CPR training in schools, Events, First Aid advice, Training
Bystander CPR doubles chances of survival A Swedish study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in June 2015 has shown that receiving Bystander CPR within 2 minutes of cardiac arrest was associated with a survival rate of more than double that when people...
by Helen | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog, First Aid advice
First Aid for Wounds The 3 most common questions I get asked about first aid for wounds are:- Do they need a Tetanus vaccination? Do they need stitches? How do I know if it’s infected? I’ve answered these questions below. Please remember it’s...
by Helen | Apr 25, 2015 | Blog, Events, First Aid advice, Guidelines and Standards
Allergy Awareness Week As I write this blog Allergy Awareness week 2015 is coming to an end, Allergy UK have shared some interesting statistics. You can view their infographic here but the highlights for me are that almost half of adults don’t know what...
by Helen | Mar 28, 2015 | Blog, First Aid advice, Guidelines and Standards
First Aid for Fits Witnessing a fit can be a frightening experience, especially if you’ve never seen one before. There are different types of fits but the one we tend to think about is the ‘tonic-clonic’ type where the person collapses to the floor...
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