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Do all suspected fractures need an ambulance?

No. Open fractures, serious mechanisms, compromised circulation or signs of shock justify 999; otherwise, many stable limb injuries can be taken by car to ED or urgent care after immobilisation, in line with local guidance.

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Should I try to hold a child’s tongue or put something in their mouth during a fit?

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Can staff help a child use their adrenaline auto-injector?

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