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How do I manage choking in someone in a wheelchair?

You may need to adapt positioning to give effective back blows and, if necessary, abdominal or chest thrusts while they remain seated; specialist guidance and training are recommended for regular carers.

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What if I am not confident with rescue breaths because of infection risk?

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How do we incorporate safeguarding into our burns response?

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How much should I move a child if I am worried about spinal injury?

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Can I use a paper bag or similar for a child who is ‘hyperventilating’?

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How can organisations reduce poisoning and overdose risk?

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Is it better to leave a minor cut uncovered to ‘air’?

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