First Aid

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.

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…]

Choking Adult

17th May 2014

The information below is for choking in adults and children over one year old. If the airway is only partly blocked, the person will usually be able to speak, cry, cough or breathe. In situations like this, a person will usually be able to clear the blockage themselves. If choking is mild: Encourage the person to continue coughing to try to clear the blockage. Remove any obvious obstruction from the mouth using your first two fingers and thumb. If the obstruction is severe and the person is struggling to breathe, give up to five back blows (between the shoulder blades), using the heel of your hand. Carefully check the mouth and, if possible, remove any obstruction after every blow. If this does not clear the [More…]

Choking in Babies

14th April 2014

Choking in Babies Under 12 months old A baby who is choking will be distressed and may be unable to cry, cough or breathe. Lie the baby face down along your forearm or thigh, with their head low. Support their head. Stop after each slap to check if the blockage has cleared. Important: do not use abdominal thrusts with babies under one year old. Stop after each thrust to check if the blockage has cleared. Dial 999 (or 112) for an ambulance immediately. Do not leave the baby. Take him or her with you to the phone Continue with the cycles of back slaps and chest thrusts until help arrives Complications Once the baby’s airway is cleared, some of the material that caused the blockage [More…]

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…]

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