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First Aid For Life
Www.firstaidforlife.org.uk, Balham, London, SW12 8QZLook for more: First Aid Training in London
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HSE Approved First Aid Training Provider and Paediatric courses fulfil Ofsted criteria. Practical courses in small groups adapted to suit the needs of groups or individuals. Adult, baby and child manikins available. Relaxed, practical, informative and fun, to give you the confidence and skills to know what to do in an emergency. Approved Certificates awarded on the day. Courses at your venue or ours. Language support available. Please contact Emma on 0208 675 4036 or visit my website www.firstaidforlife.org.uk to book your course
First Aid hints and tips head injuries
My 2 year old son fell yesterday, bumping his head. He cried, was sick and a short time later curled up on the sofa and went to sleep. I was really scared and took him to the doctor to be checked over. Please tell me how I should deal with head injuries. Children often bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether it is serious or not. Fortunately, most head injuries affect the scalp only, which is usually more frightening than life-threatening as head injuries bleed an awful lot. Call an ambulance:If child is unconsciousWon't stop cryingHas trouble breathing, is unnaturally drowsy or fittingComplains of head and neck pain Isn't walking normally Vomits more than onceHas unequal pupils, or whose pupils don't react swiftly and evenly when a torch is shone into themFeels weak down one side of their bodyHas an obvious skull fracture, or fluid seeping from the ears or nose(If your child is unconscious, carefully roll them in the recovery position and if not breathing, start CPR.)If your child is not an infant and seems ok:Apply a cold pack to the injured area for 10 minutesGive Calpol or Calprofen They can go to sleep, but check them regularly. If your child won't wake up, call an ambulance immediately. Keep an eye on your child over the next couple of days, look out for any of the above symptoms and call an ambulance if worried.This information has been provided for guidance only and is not a substitute for medical advice. First Aid for Life is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this information.
First Aid hints and tips Choking
What to do when a child is chokingOne of the most frequent concerns for parents is what to do if their child chokes. Choking is frightening, but rarely fatal.Babies and young children can choke on anything that can fit through a loo roll. To prevent choking, keep small objects out of reach, cut up food into very small pieces and supervise children while they're eating, especially if they're under five years old.If a child shows signs of choking, stay calm and ask them to cough to help remove the object. If this doesn't work, follow the steps below to clear a blockage.Clearing a blockage - babies under 1 yearFirst look in the baby's mouth and if there is something obvious in the mouth, remove it with finger tips. DO NOT put your fingers down a baby or child's throat, or finger sweep the mouth, as this can make matters worse by pushing the obstruction further down or by causing swelling.Lay the baby downwards on your forearm or across your legs, supporting them under their chin and using the flat of your hand, give a firm back blow between the shoulder blades. Give up tofive back blows andcheck between each blow to see if the blockage has cleared. If the blockage hasn't cleared, lay the baby on their back, place two fingers in the centre of the chest just below the nipple line and give up tofive chest thrusts. Check to see if the blockage has cleared between each chest thrust.If baby is still choking, call 999/112 and continue alternatefive back blows andfive chest thrusts until emergency help arrives. If at any point baby becomes unconscious, commence CPR.Clearing a blockage - children over 1 year and adultsBend the child forward, supporting them on their chest with the other hand and use the flat of your hand to give a sharp back blow between the shoulder blades. Check to see if the blockage has cleared before giving another blow. If the blockage hasn't cleared afterfive blows, try abdominal thrusts/Heimlich manoeuvre:Stand behind the child and place one hand in a fist under their rib cage. Use the other hand to pull up and under to dislodge the obstruction. Perform abdominal thrusts up to 5 times, checking each time to see if the obstruction has cleared. Anyone who has received abdominal thrusts must be seen by a doctor.If the child is still choking, call 999 (or 112) and alternatefive back blows andfive abdominal thrusts until emergency help arrives. If at any point the child becomes unconscious, commence CPR.First Aid for life provides this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. First Aid for Life is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this information.It is strongly advised that parents attend a practical First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency. Emma HammettFirst Aid for Life www.firstaidforlife.org.ukemma@firstaidforlife.org.uk0208 675 4036
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First Aid Kits and instant ice packs available to buy Language support available for those with English as a second language. HSE Approved Certificates awarded on the day. Childcare can be arranged for shorter courses, to allow parents to concentrate on the training.
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HSE Approved Provider Registered Nurse - RGN, Member of the Association of First Aiders, Institute for Learning,
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