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Recent FAQs

Is it safe to leave a child in the recovery position while I fetch help?

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

What if I am wrong and the child turns out to be fine?

Should I delay adrenaline while I look for a trigger or check with parents?

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

Can a child return to class or play straight after a seizure?

What conditions apart from bleeding can cause shock in children?

What about nosebleeds and minor cuts – do they need the same urgency?

How much detail should go in an incident form for a minor injury?

How soon can a child return to sport after a head injury?

Can eye injuries wait for a routine GP appointment?

What are the legal and safeguarding angles with paediatric poisonings?

Do children who receive adrenaline always need hospital assessment?

How do head injuries intersect with safeguarding responsibilities?

How do limb injuries link to safeguarding concerns?

What about clothing stuck to the burn?

Is it ever safe to manage suspected dehydration entirely on site?

What if I am alone with the child?

What should I do after a choking episode if the object comes out?

How often should I re-check breathing?

Should I ever skip catastrophic bleeding and go straight to airway and breathing?

What position should a child with head injury be kept in while waiting for an ambulance?

How should I communicate with parents after a suspected poisoning?

What should we record after an anaphylaxis or serious bite/sting incident?

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