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Nose bleed treatment

7th July 2014

Sit the casualty down with the head forward Tell the casualty to breath through his mouth and to pinch his nose just below the bridge Tell him not to talk, swallow, sniff or spit After 10 minutes release the pressure on the nose If the nose continues to bleed then reapply the pressure for a further 10 minutes If the nosebleed persists beyond 30 minutes then send the casualty to hospital The advice provided is no substitute for proper first aid training. For more information on attending a first aid courses please call us on 0151 207 0081.

Organ Donation Campaign

18th June 2014

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About Dehydration

14th June 2014

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Choking Children

29th May 2014

Choking Children Over One Year old No matter how careful you are, your child may choke on something. In most cases, you or someone else will see your child swallow the object that causes choking. There can be other reasons why your child starts coughing. However, if your child suddenly starts coughing, is not ill and has a habit of putting small objects in their mouth, there’s a good chance that they’re choking. Try these suggestions: Back blows (for children over one year) Back blows are more effective if the child is positioned head down. Put a small child across your lap as you would a baby. Abdominal thrusts for children over one year: Clench your fist and place it between the navel and ribs. [More…]

Barbecue Food Safety – How to Prevent Food Poisoning

22nd May 2014

Food poisoning cases double over the summer, so remember these simple steps to help keep food safe. Food poisoning is usually mild, and most people get better within a week. But sometimes it can be more severe, even deadly, so it’s important to take the risks seriously. Children, older people and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning. “The safest option is to cook food indoors using your oven,” says a spokesperson from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). “You can then put the cooked food outside on the barbecue for flavour.” This can be an easier option if you’re cooking for a lot of people at the same time. If you are only cooking on the barbecue, the two main risk factors are: undercooked meat spreading germs from raw meat [More…]

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