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What if the child vomits or feels worse after adrenaline?

Is fast breathing always a red flag?

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

Can a child in shock drink fluids while waiting for an ambulance?

How long can a tourniquet stay on safely in a child?

Do all bruises after a fall need a doctor?

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

What is the ‘parent’s kiss’ and is it first aid?

How should I communicate with parents after a suspected poisoning?

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

What should staff do if a child seems fine at the time but becomes unwell later?

Do all suspected fractures need an ambulance?

Should we ever try to remove objects from a child’s nose or ear ourselves?

Should I keep activated charcoal or antidotes in my first aid kit?

How long should a child rest from sport and screens after concussion?

When does a bump on the head need hospital assessment rather than home observation?

Can a child have a fracture if they can still walk or move the limb?

How long should I cool a child’s burn for?

Can I use an AED on a child or infant safely?

Should I put my fingers in the child’s mouth to clear the blockage?

What if the child is breathing but snoring or making strange noises?

How is the primary survey different for infants versus older children?

How do red flags fit with my safeguarding responsibilities?

Is it always right to raise the legs in shock?

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