First Aid & Emergencies...
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First Aid: Bleeding
Children are accident prone so the sight of blood can be commonplace for most parents. Therefore, it's important to know what First Aid treatment to apply to bleeds,...
First Aid: Burns and Scalds
Prompt treatment of burns and scalds may help to limit damage and alleviate pain. Treatment is outlined below:
Severe Burns
Start cooling the burn...
First Aid: Choking
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...
First Aid: CPR for Babies From Birth to 1 Year Old
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...
First Aid: CPR for Children From 1 Year Old to Puberty
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...
First Aid: DRABC Initial Assessment
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,...
First Aid: Fractures
It is often difficult to tell if a bone is fractured, but classic signs may be pain, swelling, abnormality or deformity. The general rule is if you think it's a...
First Aid: Recovery Position
The recovery position should be used if you find a casualty who is unconscious but breathing normally.
Recovery Position for a Baby
In this instance, a baby is...
Keeping Children Safe During a Flood
Emergency situations, such as floods, can occur suddenly and when you least expect them. Flood water can pose a danger to children in several ways, so here are some...
What to do: Choking Facts and Prevention
Children are naturally inquisitive and get to know the world by using their senses – including touch and taste. It may be part of the learning...
What to do: Emergency and Advice Numbers
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...
What to do: Emergency Planning with Children
Many parents will have briefed their children on how and when to dial 999 by the age of 4 or 5, but there are further steps we can take to keep...
What to do: Fire Escape Plan
Our article on smoke alarms and fire safety offers useful advice on fire prevention and fire detection in the home – but do your children know just what to do if...
