02/08/2026
Performing CPR on a bed. The soft mattress prevents adequate chest compressions
Hospital beds are designed for this.
If attempting to perform CPR on a normal bed, do not attempt to drag onto the floor. Simply kneel on the bed the combined weight will compression the mattress
02/08/2026
Broken or dislocated?
Movement for either could cause further damage.
Keep them still and call an ambulance
04/07/2026
Drowning
Going onto the water to rescue is high risk, you can't see below the surface
Call emergency services
If not breathing start CPR.
For drawing cases. Give 5 rescue breaths then continue with 30 compressions then two breaths until the emergency services take over or patient recovers. Use a Defibrillator if available on a dry chest.
07/02/2026
To perform CPR on a baby give 5 quick breaths then give 15 chest compressions with crossed thumbs, followed byv2 breaths and continue until help arrives. Fir a choking baby givev5vback slaps then 5 chest thrusts, again with crossed thumbs with the head angled downwards
05/02/2026
If a child over 1 year shallows a button battery, give 10mls of honey every 10 mins and get them to hospital
05/02/2026
Changes to Paediatric First Aid. If using a Defibrillator on a baby or pr***en place the front pad to the left of the sternum (breastbone) the rear pad between the shoulder blades. For a teenager place the same as an adult. Fir CPR if trained in PFA, give 5 breaths then continue 15 compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives.
05/02/2026
Recent changes in using an AED Defibrillator. Notice the new position for the left side pad just under the armpit. For more information ring us on 07875 536680
02/08/2025
The Sara Stedy is a non powered standing aid designed to assist individuals with sit-to-stand transfers allowing caregivers to help a person move from a seating to a standing position.
29/06/2025
Tp give rescue breaths to a baby, instead of pinching the nose, it is easier to blow through nose and mouth
29/06/2025
If you are deeply unconscious your tongue can block your airway ( you can't actually swallow it). Tilting the head back and lifting the chin raises the tongue andows the patient to breathe