First Aid Course
What a week! Last week Wednesday, our child support staff and admin team attended a First Aid Workshop. Personally I loved this workshop because it brought our support team closer. It somewhat challenged me when it came to performing CPR, also with knowing the best possible way to treat a wound and knowing what to do with someone who's had an allergic reaction or seizure. There is a process before you perform CPR on someone. Best possible way to remember is using the DRSABCD abbreviation. Danger: Ensure safety of yourself, others and the patient. Response: Check response using voice and touch. Send: If there is no response, call 111 and ask for Ambulance. Airways: Tilt the head back and lift the chin. Breathing: Look for normal breathing. Commence CPR: If not breathing normally: Place two hands in the centre of the chest. Push down HARD and FAST 30 times, then give 2 breaths. Continue until the ambulance arrives. Defibrillation: ...