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The power of thinking time

Effective communication in the classroom is paramount for a successful relationship between
teacher and learner and for learning to take place. This can be built up in various ways, by using
methods such as: discussion time, group work, focus/intervention groups and getting to know
learners in a more informal sense with the use of games etc. However, sometimes it is difficult to
engage the whole class.
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Podcast 6: How to set up a first aid training company with the FAIB

Nick Chadwick & Ian Kershaw MBE discuss how to set up as a first aid trainer, through the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB).  This process gives the successful applicant the chance to set up a new first aid training company. 
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First Aid for Open Fractures

Open fractures are also referred to as compound fractures whereby the broken bone penetrates the outer skin. These are incredibly painful and serious injuries, which require urgent assistance from medical professionals. A little first aid knowledge can help whilst awaiting for help to arrive.
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First Aid for Oil Burns

Oil burns have the potential to be far more serious than typical scald injuries from water. These types of burns often occur at home, and sadly in many cases, involving children. Urgent first aid treatment is required in order to minimise soft tissue damage.
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First Aid for Nettle Stings

The common stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant that is native to the UK and can reach heights of up to two metres. The tiny hairs on the plant's leaves can cause the skin to sting and swell. Although not typically threatening these stings will require some basic first aid treatment  to alleviate any pain. 
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First Aid for Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It can affect anyone but more usually infants, children, teenagers and young adults. The key to the condition is to spot the symptoms early and get the casualty to hospital as quickly as possible. 
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Age Range for Paediatric First Aid

It seems that whenever you ask what the age groups of paediatric first aid are, a whole mixture of different answers comes back to you! The truth is that there isn't actually one set answer but some important guidelines to follow, which by their nature could help save a child or infant's life.
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First Aid for Lone Workers

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) defines a lone worker as “Someone who works by themselves without close or direct supervision”. It is estimated that there are 8 million lone workers in the UK alone. Working on your own carries specific risks related to accidents and illness. Employers and employees need to be prepared for what actions to take during an emergency situation.
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First Aid for Jellyfish Sting

Jellyfish are freeswimming marine animals with trailing tentacles, used as a method of defence, and to trap their prey. Humans through their marine activities can sometimes make contact with the jellyfish’s tentacles and receive a nasty sting. This can range from an itch to a life threatening allergic reaction. Ignoring first aid myths and applying a simple treatment protocol could help alleviate the symptoms of a sting.
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Anaphylaxis Treatment

Anaphylaxis causes 20-30 deaths per annum within the UK; however this figure is thought to be underestimated. Many deaths occur from life threatening reactions to different food groups and insect bites. In some cases but not always, these are preventable through prompt first aid treatment.
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Spotting Signs of Infection in a Wound

When somebody suffers a cut or graze there is always a risk that the associated wound can become infected. Cleaning the wound is a very good preventative measure, but if the wound was not cleaned and is already infected then hindsight will not be of any use. 
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First Aid for Insect Bites

There is a higher prevalence of insect bites during the warm summer months within the UK. Luckily most of our insects are harmless and will only cause mild symptoms. They can however be extremely painful and may cause infection if left untreated. It is also important to recognise the symptoms of anaphylaxis, which is a life threatening form of an allergic reaction affecting small numbers of the population.
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First Aid for Internal Bleeding

The most common form of internal bleeding is a bruise. This is where blood vessels leak into the surrounding skin. Other types of internal bleeding can be non-visible and far more dangerous. It’s useful to be able to spot the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding so that the casualty can receive life saving treatment.
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First Aid for Head Bump

Minor head injuries are one of the most common treated areas of the body within first aid. They typically involve the child and infant but can affect all age groups. The associated bruise or bump which appears on the skin is easily treatable, but it is also important to be able to spot the signs of a more serious type of head injury. 
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First Aid for Gunshot Wounds

Strict laws within the UK lower the prevalence of gunshot wounds compared with countries such as the United States of America. However, this doesn't mean that they do not occur and first aiders need to be prepared for when they do.
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First Aid for Grazes

Minor cuts and grazes can be easily treated at home without the need to require any medical assistance. Although painful, grazes will easily heal within a few days if the correct treatment protocol is used at the time of the injury. Basic first aid skills can be used to help someone who has suffered a graze to any part of their body.
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First Aid for Flail Chest

Flail chest is a potentially life threatening condition which occurs when three or more of the ribs are broken. The broken segment can then detach from the normal breathing process and at worst cause the underlying lung to fail. Quick thinking first aid skills can stabilize the casualty until professional help arrives. 
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First Aid for an Unresponsive Casualty

When a casualty is unresponsive they may or may not be breathing. There could be injuries present which the casualty will be unable to communicate to you about, and their airway could also be compromised in the unresponsive state. 
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Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines 2021

The UK Resuscitation Council guidelines are updated roughly every five years. Utilizing the latest developments in research, technology and education to help improve survival rates in out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA). It’s always useful to know about any changes since the last update in 2015.
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