Paediatric

How to stop a child or infant from choking

How to stop a child or infant from choking

Date: Monday, 19 October 2015. -  
Blog, First Aid, Paediatric

According to a study published by the American Academy of Paediatrics, choking is the leading cause of death in children under four years old. At Imperative Training we are passionate about supplying people with the skills to save lives; therefore, we have compiled a step-by-step guide of the vital steps you must take if an infant or child is choking.  

Back to School: Keeping Children Safe on the Commute

Back to School: Keeping Children Safe on the Commute

Date: Thursday, 03 September 2015. -  
Blog, First Aid, Paediatric

The nights are starting to draw in and with the clocks going back next month it will be even darker when children leave school for the day. This means that as your child rushes home in time for tea it will be more dangerous than before.

Fire Crew Save Baby with First Aid

Fire Crew Save Baby with First Aid

Date: Monday, 11 May 2015. -  
Blog, Paediatric, Fire Safety

At 11 am on Saturday baby Thomas’s mother was driving past Leigh Fire Station when she noticed that her premature son was struggling to breathe and was starting to turn blue.
In a desperate attempt to save the baby’s life, his mother asked the fire crew for help.

Baby Millie's Legacy & Compulsary Paediatric First Aid Training

Baby Millie's Legacy & Compulsary Paediatric First Aid Training

Date: Tuesday, 05 May 2015. -  
Blog, First Aid, Paediatric

October 2012 saw the tragic loss of 9-month-old Millie Thompson. Millie was under the care of Ramillies Hall School and Nursery when she choked on her lunch and lost her life.

At the time of the incident, the supervisor on site’s first aid training certificate had expired. Could Millie’s death have been prevented if every staff member had up to date training in paediatric first aid?

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