How to act when someone is in need of defibrillation

60,000 people a year suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in the UK.

Every minute that defibrillation is delayed, a person loses 10% of their survival chances, so it is important to act fast.

Handling burns & scalds

Burns and Scalds are damage to the skin caused by heat. Both of which are treated in the same way.

A burn is caused by dry heat, for example irons, ovens, or fire. A scald is caused by wet heat, such as boiling water, oil or steam.

Handling bleeding

When someone is bleeding it is vital that you reduce blood loss as quickly as possible to ensure that oxygenated blood can reach vital organs, preventing the body from shutting down.

If emergency treatment is not needed, bleeding can be stopped by applying direct pressure to the wound, applying a dressing, and elevating the wound above the patients' heart.

We all know babies love to put things in their mouths, especially things they shouldn’t! This is normal behaviour and helps them to explore the new world around them.

However, choking is the third most common form of infant death in the UK, with the majority of choking-related incidents being caused by food and small objects such as marbles, buttons, and coins. So, what can we do to prevent it?