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Recent FAQs

What equipment should organisations hold for paediatric limb injuries?

How do we incorporate safeguarding into our burns response?

How can we reduce dehydration risk in our settings?

Should I use burn gels, creams or dressings from the first aid kit?

How does dehydration link to other paediatric conditions like sepsis?

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

Can abdominal thrusts injure a child?

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?

How often should I re-check breathing?

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