by Mel Avis | 8 Aug, 2022 | First Aid Training, News
From a very early age children have the capacity to remember and recite lots of information. Teaching children what to do in an emergency doesn’t need to be frightening. Obviously, we want to keep it age appropriate, but knowing what to do and how to get help...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
Agonal breathing is the medical term for a certain type of gasping for air, usually during a cardiac arrest. It should not be mistaken for ‘normal breathing’ and can sound like: Gasping Snorting Moaning Sporadic breathing Agonal respiration most often...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
If someone is unconscious, but they’re breathing normally call 999 and put them in the recovery position. Knowing how to put a casualty into the recovery position whilst someone else fetches help – could save their life. Click this link to find out how you...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
Most people wouldn’t hesitate to give rescue breaths to a family member but may not want to do so with a stranger. Each situation is different and since Covid 19, it is understandable that people feel more reluctant. If you are able to give rescue breaths, then...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
What is CPR? CPR is a lifesaving medical procedure which is given to someone who is in cardiac arrest. CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Pesuscitation. It is an emergency procedure than involves giving chest compressions to a person in cardiac arrest to keep them alive...
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