How to use a Defib

If a casualty is not breathing it's important to call 999, start CPR (chest compressions) and get a defib (AED) on them as soon as possible, the chance of survival increase dramatically. You do not need to be qualified to use a defb and they promt you every step. All of our courses include defib training. Here is how to use one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFvL7wTFzl0

How to call emergency services when it's difficult to talk

Useful information in the Metro

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ZZzzzz!!

Well, we do like to create a relaxed atmosphere during our child/baby home courses..!!

Thank you for hosting Gemma!

Stroke, think F.A.S.T

A video from the Stroke association UK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEmR4HaluYw

Mild head trauma relating to Dementia...?

Here's an article from the Independent, more research needs to be done. The current research looks compelling.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/dementia-in-football-heading-fa-pfa-footballers-head-injury-a7580496.html

Coughing during a heart attack - What the British Heart Foundation say...

This rumour has been doiing the rounds on Facebook, We are regularly asked about this at Life Performance, Here's the answer from the horses mouth.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/cough-cpr

Choking

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4193330/Pictured-Boy-five-died-choking-food.html

Proceedure for child choking:

1. Check airway remove if visible (do not blind sweep)
2. Encourage to cough
3. Up to 5 back blows in between shoulder blades (if cleared, seek medical help if appropriate)
4. Up to 5 abdominal thrusts (soft area just below ribs, in and up) (if cleared, seek medical help)
5. Repeat
6. Call 999 after 3 cycles
7. Keep going with back blows and abdominal thrusts
8. CPR if casualty goes unconscious

                 Practice procedure every 3 months. It takes 5 minutes. Tell friends and family.