Treating Choking
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Watching someone choking can be terrifying and confusing. Quickly recognising that someone is choking is an essential first aid skill and can save a life.Food or sweets can easily become lodged in a person’s
Treatment of Bleeding
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
When treating a bleeding casualty the aim is firstly to prevent blood loss then to prevent the casualty from going into shock and lastly to prevent infection. Follow these steps to ensure the best treatment: Sit
Anaphylaxis
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Anaphylaxis is a severe medical condition that needs immediate treatment. It is a huge over-reaction by the body to allergens such as drugs, food, nuts etc.The body produces large amounts of a chemical
Resuscitating Children
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Learn how to resuscitate babies and childrenMany children do not receive resuscitation because people are scared to attempt just in case they cause harm. It is always better to try than to do nothing.
What should be in a first aid kit? New British Standard Workplace First Aid Kits (BSI)
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
What Should be in a BSI First Aid kit
First Aid for Burns
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 30 Jul
Burns can be very painful, as well as dangerous and so appropriate first aid treatment should be given as soon as possible. This will limit the amount of damage to the casualty's skin.Stop the burning