emergency treatment

Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)

25th March 2015

The Emergency First Aid at Work course complies with the current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Successful students receive certificates to show that they are qualified to be an Emergency First Aider at work for the next three years. Course length: 1 day Candidates should wear suitable attire that will allow ease of movement as a lot of the practical sessions are performed from floor level. To confirm availability and price for this course please telephone 0151 207 0081 or 07971 193663.

Minor Scalp Wounds

14th April 2014

Head wounds tend to bleed more than other parts of the body as the scalp is rich with blood vessels. Even a minor cut to the head often results in heavy bleeding, and although this amount of bleeding may be alarming, many times the injury is only superficial and the bleeding will stop with first aid treatment. However if you believe the injury is serious, the wound doesn’t stop bleeding or the person shows signs of internal head injury immediately contact the emergency services, ring 999/112. Treating minor scalp wounds Wash your hands well with soap and water (if available). Put on latex gloves. Have the person lie down. If the person has hair, use your fingers to part the hair away from the cut [More…]