Would you know what to do if your child was unconscious or stopped breathing?
. Here are some useful advice on CPR.
Please watch my training video to show you clearly what to do.
Danger
First check it is safe and that there is nothing that has injured them and could be a danger for you.
Response
Speak to them to see if they respond, if not pinch them hard on their ears.
If you get a…
People are often confused and scared about when to move someone and when to keep them still, this is particularly important when there is a serious risk of them having a spinal injury.
Spinal Injuries
You should suspect a spinal injury if:
They have fallen from more than twice their height, or been pushed with force
something heavy has fallen onto them,
they have been involved in a road…
A staggering 25,000 under-5s are rushed to A&E each year in the UK with suspected accidental poisoning. One in five of these cases (that’s around 15 every day) will be serious enough for the child to be admitted to hospital for further observation and/or treatment.
Poisoning
Every day, 15 young children are admitted into hospital because it’s thought they’ve swallowed something…