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UK doctors report that up to 40% of chemical eye injuries in children are caused by laundry detergent capsules. The average age was two years old (NHS UK). The main problem is that the capsules ‘look like sweets’ and have a tendency to break open....
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It is believed at least one child a day requires hospital treatment after swallowing a washing capsule. They are often brightly coloured, sweet like looking (in appearance) and are at the perfect height for toddlers to grab. Some basic first aid...
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The 3 P’s relate to the basic aims of first aid. The first aider aims to preserve life, to prevent a condition from worsening and to promote recovery, whilst awaiting the arrival of the emergency services. When the 3 P’s are used, a casualty’s...
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We sincerely hope you’ll never be in a position to have to use these techniques, but it’s always useful to have the knowledge. The most likely cause of a stab wound is a knife but a stab wound can be caused by any sharp-pointed object. Damage from...
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Heart attacks occur when the heart's oxygen supply becomes blocked. Early recognition, prompt treatment and the arrival of qualified medical assistance can prove key in saving someone's life. It can be important to know how to manage the casualty...
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If you learn one thing – know how to administer CPR – why? Statistics indicate that 70%-80% of cardiac arrest cases occur either in the home or at public places. In such cases, the person nearest at hand to the victim is often a bystander...
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The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is the only proven method of treating a sudden cardiac arrest. When used in conjunction with Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) survival rates of up to 75% have been reported (Resuscitation Council UK)....
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Concepts of assessment are the various aspects involved throughout the assessment process. These include any ideas put into place to make the process run more smoothly. Looking more deeper than just a set of assessment methods, which can help...
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Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are increasing in number in public spaces. Helping to treat more people with the sudden onset of cardiac arrest as a result of heart failure. There presence is crucial as coronary heart disease is still the...
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Train Aid have created an infographic to help first aiders and bystanders further. Check out the image below to see what to do. Click here to download the infographic for yourselves. Right click on the image and 'open new tab' to make it...
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UK doctors report that up to 40% of chemical eye injuries in children are caused by laundry detergent capsules. The average age was two years old (NHS UK). The main problem is that the capsules ‘look like sweets’ and have a tendency to break open....
Bill Casserley wrote this (0 comments)
It is believed at least one child a day requires hospital treatment after swallowing a washing capsule. They are often brightly coloured, sweet like looking (in appearance) and are at the perfect height for toddlers to grab. Some basic first aid...
Bill Casserley wrote this (0 comments)
The 3 P’s relate to the basic aims of first aid. The first aider aims to preserve life, to prevent a condition from worsening and to promote recovery, whilst awaiting the arrival of the emergency services. When the 3 P’s are used, a casualty’s...
tomcasserley wrote this (0 comments)
We sincerely hope you’ll never be in a position to have to use these techniques, but it’s always useful to have the knowledge. The most likely cause of a stab wound is a knife but a stab wound can be caused by any sharp-pointed object. Damage from...
Bill Casserley wrote this (0 comments)
Heart attacks occur when the heart's oxygen supply becomes blocked. Early recognition, prompt treatment and the arrival of qualified medical assistance can prove key in saving someone's life. It can be important to know how to manage the casualty...