Posts Tagged ‘childhood first aid’
Why did I send a peanut stuck in a tube to the headmaster?
Anyone who looks after young children particularly over the lunchtime period, needs to be competent in dealing with a choking situation. I recently sent a small piece of 8mm medical tubing with a peanut stuck in it to schools in the local area to demonstrate just how easy it is to block an airway. A…
Read MoreCalling all Mums with young children!
It’s a sad fact that many accidents happen to young children in their own homes. Children can also become ill, sometimes seriously, with conditions that require early recognition and intervention. Imagine having a child in your care, your own, or a niece, nephew or a friends child who has an accident and relies upon you…
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