Recent FAQs

Does the recovery position differ for pregnant casualties?

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What complications should I watch for after immobilising a limb?

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What about people who are drunk or on drugs?

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How is chest injury risk different in older adults?

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

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How quickly should I cool someone with heatstroke?

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Is CPR different for children in drowning?

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What is the difference between fainting and seizure?

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What are signs of compartment syndrome I should watch for?

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What about chemical burns to skin?

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

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How long should someone be monitored after an electric shock?

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How quickly can shock develop?

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

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Is DRCABCDE used in paediatric assessment too?

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How do I manage choking in someone in a wheelchair?

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Is the recovery position the same for children and adults?

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What about bruises – can they ever be serious?

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Should first aiders use sepsis screening tools like NEWS2?

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Is the recovery position different for pregnant casualties?

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Can choking lead to cardiac arrest?

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

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How is shock different from fainting?

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Are frequent bruises or minor injuries ever a safeguarding concern?

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