First Aid & Emergencies
Children get into all sorts of scrapes so it helps to know what to do as far as possible for the most obvious injuries. And if it's a bit more serious than that, we've listed all the phone numbers you could need for emergencies.
Below are our 13 articles in the 'first aid & emergencies' category:
Below we discuss the treatment of bleeding, from minor cuts to severe bleeding including what to do if you have an object embedded in a wound:
Minor cuts, scratches and grazes
Wash and ...
Prompt treatment of burns and scalds may help to limit damage and alleviate pain. Treatment is outlined below:
Severe Burns
Start cooling the burn immediately under running water for at ...
A foreign object that is stuck at the back of the throat may block the throat or cause muscular spasm.
Young children especially are prone to choking. A child may choke on food, or may put small ...
For the purposes of these instructions, a baby is considered to be less than 1 year old.
If you have someone with you, send them to dial 999 (or 112) for an ambulance immediately.
If you are on ...
For the purposes of these instructions, a child is considered to be between one year to puberty .
If you have someone with you, send them to dial 999 (or 112) for an ambulance immediately.
If ...
If you happen to come across a casualty, you will need to assess the situation before anything else. It can be useful to remember DRABC, which stands for Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and ...
It is often difficult to tell if a bone is fractured - classic signs may be: pain, swelling, abnormality or deformity, but the general rule is, if you think it's a fracture, treat it as a fracture.
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Baby
In this instance, a baby is somebody less than twelve months old.
When placing a baby in the recovery position, different steps must be taken to that of the adult recovery position.
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We produced this short video in association with St John Ambulance to clarify the information provided in our articles about CPR. The video is free to watch - simply click the play button above. ...
The risk of choking is highest in young children and babies whose airwaves are narrower and who have not yet developed adult teeth.
What causes choking, which foods should be avoided with small ...
When you need advice on a specific area such as meningitis, asthma, cot death, eating disorders or perhaps allergies, there is a large number of resources, many with websites, available to help you. ...
Advice you need - so children know what to do in the event of fire, injury, intruders or bogus callers and teaching them safe household tips such as where to turn off the water, electric appliances ...
Do your children know just what to do if there is a fire? We hope this never gets put to the test, but we have outlined some basic government advice in this article so that you can plan to keep your ...
