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Recent FAQs

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?

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

Do children who receive adrenaline always need hospital assessment?

How does dehydration link to other paediatric conditions like sepsis?

How do head injuries intersect with safeguarding responsibilities?

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

How do limb injuries link to safeguarding concerns?

Should I ever wait to speak to parents before calling 999?

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?

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