If you are looking after a baby who has a serious illness or accident it is vital to get medical attention as soon as possible. The following symptoms should always be treated as serious and an ambulance called immediately: • High-pitched, weak or continuous cry. • ...
Accidents happen – having the skills and confidence to appropriately help is vital! Accidents are the number one cause of preventable death in under 60s in the UK and young children are particularly accident prone. First Aid training plays a crucial role in...
The National Review on Asthma Deaths published 6th May 2014 has shocking statistics. The UK has one of the worst survival rates in Europe with an average of 3 people dying from asthma every day. Every 10 seconds someone has a potentially life threatening attack and...
Fitting, seizures and convulsions are not uncommon medical emergencies. They can be extremely distressing to witness and people are often unsure as to how to help. Seizures can occur after a head injury or anything that directly affects the brain, such as a...
Road Traffic accidents – how to help! On the 11th November there will be a National Road Safety Seminar and the Government has launched an excellent websitewww.think.direct.gov.uk designed for children and teenagers to make them more aware of the dangers on the road....
The true story of Henry Heimlich’s invention – in his own words By Henry Heimlich Dr. Henry Heimlich demonstrates the Heimlich maneuver on host Johnny Carson.Photo: Getty Images From Spanish (“Maniobra de Heimlich”) to German (“Heimlich handgriff”)...
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