What are Febrile Convulsions? A febrile convulsion is a fit or seizure which occurs most frequently in babies or young children who are unwell and have a high body temperature. A febrile convulsion occurs most commonly in children under the age of five. Young children can suffer from common infections such as ear infections,…
Sepsis Sepsis is a common and potentially life threatening response to an infection or injury, resulting in widespread inflammation, swelling and blood clots which can lead onto tissue damage, organ failure and deaths. It is essential to recognise the signs and symptoms early, so that sepsis can be treated promptly. Sepsis can be difficult to…
During the winter months it is important to look after yourselves from the dangers of cold weather. Infants, the elderly and frail are the most vulnerable. However, anyone can suffer from hypothermia and it can be serious. Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature drops from the normal 37C to below 35C. Hypothermia can be…
We recently came across this article online at Meningitis Research Foundation and deemed it worthy of sharing. Article Link: https://www.meningitis.org/blogs/what-is-the-meningitis-rash When most people hear the word meningitis, they think that the rash appears. However, this can be one of the last symptoms to appear and sometimes it never presents. It is so important to trust…
Olivia Salvati is campaigning to help teachers recognise the signs of epilepsy after suffering absence seizures at school. Article Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-46099603 This article highlights how important it is for everyone to have these skills and to know what to do. Interested in learning First Aid? Why not attend one of our First Aid Courses in…
You now have the ability to store your medical information on your iPhone. First responders are able to access your medical information without your phone being unlocked. They can see information like medical conditions, blood type, and allergies. There is even a link to your chosen emergency contacts who can be called from your mobile…
We recently came across this information related to cold water shock and staying alive in the water on the Royal National Lifeboat Association (RNLI) website. This topic has also been in the news recently, specifically highlighting the dangers of cold water shock which can make you unable to breathe if you suddenly enter cold water.…
It’s lovely when the sun comes out. However, it’s really important to remember that extreme heat can be dangerous and you need to be able to recognise the early warning signs in yourself or someone else. It is vital that you remain hydrated. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most serious problems and some…
Article Link: https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/17/teachers-save-colleague-with-cpr-after-she-has-heart-attack-in-front-of-pupils-7638534/ You never know when you might find yourself in a situation where you are required to save someone’s life. But being called upon to put your first aid skills into practice is far more common than you might think. This teacher was helped by other members of staff who were able to…
We recently came across this article on the Independent and deemed it worthy of sharing. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/father-cpr-save-baby-life-first-aid-education-class-learn-child-health-a8329531.html Learning the basics of first aid is so simple and comes in handy in a variety of different situations, and can be the difference between life and death. It is imperative to know what to do in an emergency…
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