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29th March 2026

Does the recovery position differ for pregnant casualties?

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29th March 2026

What complications should I watch for after immobilising a limb?

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29th March 2026

What about people who are drunk or on drugs?

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29th March 2026

How is chest injury risk different in older adults?

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29th March 2026

How can I support someone’s head for a long time without fatigue?

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29th March 2026

How quickly should I cool someone with heatstroke?

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29th March 2026

Is CPR different for children in drowning?

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29th March 2026

What is the difference between fainting and seizure?

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29th March 2026

What are signs of compartment syndrome I should watch for?

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29th March 2026

What about chemical burns to skin?

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29th March 2026

Is it safe to let someone go home if their eye just feels a bit gritty after work?

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29th March 2026

How long should someone be monitored after an electric shock?

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29th March 2026

How quickly can shock develop?

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29th March 2026

How can we tell if someone is drunk or poisoned by something else?

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29th March 2026

Is DRCABCDE used in paediatric assessment too?

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29th March 2026

How do I manage choking in someone in a wheelchair?

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29th March 2026

Is the recovery position the same for children and adults?

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29th March 2026

What about bruises – can they ever be serious?

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29th March 2026

Should first aiders use sepsis screening tools like NEWS2?

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29th March 2026

Is the recovery position different for pregnant casualties?

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29th March 2026

Can choking lead to cardiac arrest?

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29th March 2026

What should I do if there is an object stuck in the wound?

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29th March 2026

How is shock different from fainting?

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29th March 2026

Are frequent bruises or minor injuries ever a safeguarding concern?

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Uniform refresh 👀✨️ Bea and Thea are trialling our new polos on shift this week. We’re prioritising visibility and comfort in our low-light venues. We’ve also introduced the Portwest PW3 range, built for multi-environment work with 7-in-1 functionality. You’ll notice another update too. We’ve moved from uppercase to lowercase lettering to improve readability at distance. Thank you @logo_studio_northampton for working with us to get it turned around 🙏🏿 What do you think of the refresh? 👇

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