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Paediatric First Aid

LF2510, handbook 13 of 22

First aid for babies and children, including CPR and the recovery position.

Coming soon

About this handbook

What to do in the first minutes of an emergency with a baby or child. This handbook covers assessing the scene, getting help, CPR for children and infants, using a defibrillator, choking, head injuries and the recovery position. It works alongside practical first aid training, not instead of it.

What it covers

  • The role of a first aider
  • Assessing a situation and getting help
  • CPR for children and infants
  • Using a defibrillator (AED)
  • Choking, unconsciousness and head injuries
  • The recovery position

Coming soon

We are doing our final checks on this handbook before it goes online. It will be here soon. In the meantime, Rachael or Gareth are happy to answer any questions about this topic.

Questions about this?

Chat to Rachael or Gareth. No question is too small, and there is no pressure.

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