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Mastering BLS First Aid: The Vital Role of the Recovery Position

Mastering BLS First Aid: The Vital Role of the Recovery Position

BLS First Aid

Accidents and emergencies can strike when least expected, making it crucial for individuals to be equipped with the knowledge and skills of Basic Life Support,  BLS first aid.  BLS is a fundamental set of life-saving techniques that can mean the difference between life and death in critical situations.  One key aspect of BLS training is understanding and implementing the Recovery Position – a technique that ensures the safety and stability of an unconscious person’s airway.  In this blog, we’ll delve into the importance of BLS training and focus on the essential technique of the Recovery Position.

What is BLS First Aid?

BLS First Aid, short for Basic Life Support, refers to the immediate care provided to an individual facing life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest, choking, or drowning.  BLS training equips individuals with the skills needed to sustain life until professional medical help arrives.  This training covers a range of techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and employing the Recovery Position.

The Recovery Position: Why it Matters

The Recovery Position is a crucial technique within BLS training, aimed at maintaining a clear airway for unconscious individuals while preventing potential complications such as choking on vomit or other fluids.  This technique is particularly important for individuals who are unresponsive but still breathing or those who are unable to maintain an open airway on their own.

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Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre 

www.ttclondon.co.uk

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Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

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Keeping Children Safe in Education: A Comprehensive Guide

Education is not only about imparting knowledge and shaping young minds; it’s also about providing a safe and secure environment for children to learn and grow. As parents, educators, and caregivers, it is our responsibility to prioritise the safety and well-being of children within educational settings. In this blog, we will explore essential strategies and practices to keep children safe in education, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological security staying in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Sept 2022 Creating a Safe Physical Environment: a. Infrastructure and Maintenance: Schools should maintain well-designed facilities, regular safety inspections, and adhere to building codes and safety standards to prevent accidents and hazards. b. Security Measures: Implement security protocols such as controlled access, surveillance systems, and visitor management systems to regulate entry and ensure the safety of students. Vigilance and Supervision: a. Staff Training: Provide comprehensive training to staff members, including teachers, administrators, and support staff, on child protection policies, recognising signs of abuse, and reporting procedures. The Training Centre offers Online Safeguarding Children training, you can choose Designated Safeguarding Lead / Online DSL Training for management and Safeguarding Children Level 2 for anyone else. b. Active Supervision: Ensure adequate adult supervision during school hours, on playgrounds, during transportation, and in extracurricular activities to prevent accidents, bullying, or unauthorised access. Read more - https://ttclondon.co.uk/keeping-children-safe-in-education-a-comprehensive-guide/ #onlinedsltraining, #designatedsafeguardinglead, #safeguardingchildrenlevel3dsl, #dsl, #safeguardinglead, #safeguardingchildrenlevel3, #onlinesafeguardingchildrentraining, #safeguardingchildrenlevel2, #onlinesafeguardingchildrenlevel2, #safeguardingforschools

Kind regards 

Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre 

www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

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How to Treat Burns

Burns are common injuries that can occur due to exposure to heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. Prompt and proper treatment of burns is crucial to minimize pain, prevent infection, and promote faster healing.  One way to gain further knowledge on treating burns and first aid in general would be to attend Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Hemel Hempstead with The Training Centre - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/ and gain an Ofsted recognised Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to treat burns effectively.

1.    Ensure Safety: Before providing any treatment, it is essential to ensure your safety and remove the burn victim from the source of the burn if possible. Assess the situation and call emergency services if necessary.

2.    Assess the Severity: Determine the severity of the burn to understand the appropriate course of action. Burns are categorized into three degrees:

·         First-degree burns: Affect the outermost layer of skin, resulting in pain, redness, and swelling.

·         Second-degree burns: Involve deeper layers of the skin, causing blistering, severe pain, and potential scarring.

·         Third-degree burns: Penetrate all layers of the skin and may affect tissues, muscles, and bones. These burns require immediate medical attention.

3.    Cool the Burn: For first-degree and second-degree burns, cool the affected area with cool (not cold) running water for up to 20 minutes. This helps to reduce pain, prevent further tissue damage, and lower the temperature of the burn. Avoid using ice or very cold water, as it can worsen the injury.

4.    Remove Constrictive Items: If the burn area is not blistered or severely swollen, remove any constrictive items such as rings, bracelets, or clothing around the burned area. This prevents complications if swelling occurs.

5.    Protect the Burn: After cooling the burn, protect it by covering it with a sterile, non-stick dressing. Avoid using adhesive bandages directly on the burn, as they can stick to the wound and cause further damage.

6.    Do Not Pop Blisters: If blisters develop, do not pop or break them. Blisters act as a natural barrier against infection. Instead, cover them with a sterile dressing and let them heal on their own.

7.    Seek Medical Attention: If the burn is deep, affects a large area, or involves the face, hands, feet, or genitals, seek immediate medical attention. Additionally, seek medical help if the burn shows signs of infection such as increased pain, redness, swelling, or discharge.

8.    Attend regular training and refresher training in Paediatric First Aid or First Aid at Work with The Training Centre.

Conclusion

Treating burns promptly and effectively is crucial for minimizing pain, preventing complications, and promoting faster healing. By following these guidelines, you can provide appropriate first aid for burns. However, it is important to remember that severe burns always require professional medical attention.

Further Information

Further information on Ofsted’s First Aid in Schools, early years and further education please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/first-aid-in-schools/first-aid-in-schools-early-years-and-further-education

For further information on Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead, Bedfordshire and Watford with The Training Centre and gain a First Aid certificate please visit - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/

Did you know we deliver first aid training for individuals / public courses in Hemel Hempstead and Group Bookings at your venue – www.ttclondon.co.uk 

Kind regards

Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre

www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

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Do you know how to deal with an incident at home or work?

When approaching the casualty, you should first think about your safety, the safety of the casualty and anyone else around you.  Is there anything that will cause you or anyone else further harm i.e., Vehicles, fire, equipment, falling debris?  If you are to touch the casualty you may need to wear gloves or a face shield if performing CPR or getting close to them to check if they are breathing.  Do you have access to a first aid kit, a defibrillator and phone?  Are there any bystanders to assist you.  Do we know the casualty’s name – is anyone with them?  Are they an adult or child? 

In the current climate you may wish to think about covid – obviously we do not want you to place yourself under unnecessary risk by placing yourself close to the casualty, this is why we use face shields and face masks.  However, if the casualty is not breathing you will need to perform CPR which involves mouth to mouth.  This is your choice of course but a vital role within CPR.  For further information on First Aid Training in Hertfordshire please.

 Role Play

Imagine we are walking down the street and we are called in to a busy and noisy shop to assist with an elderly gentleman that has collapsed in the store.

In this example let’s presume the casualty is laying on their back.

To do this we shall conduct what is called, the primary survey.

The “Primary Survey” is made up by following DRABC. 

Follow this sequence…

D - DANGER Is it safe for you, the casualty, or bystanders.  Think about what has happened and how it has happened.

R - RESPONSE Tap the casualty on their shoulders, pinch their ear lobes.  Ask the casualty questions and state your purpose, like “I am David, a first aider, I am here to help you, can you hear me? Can you open your eyes for me? What is your name?”.

Presuming there is no response – we shall move on.

A - AIRWAY Open the casualty’s mouth and look inside, is there anything blocking their airway?  (In general we do not want to place anything including our fingers in to a casualty’s mouth unless we have to) If you see a removable object can you remove it using your fingers? If so, then remove it.

At this point we shall also look to open the casualty’s airway.  To do this place one hand on their forehead and two fingers from your other hand under their chin and tilt their head back (commonly named head tilt chin lift procedure).  Then open their mouth gently with their head tilted gently back.

B – BREATHING With the casualty’s head gently tilted back (Opening their airway) place your ear close to the casualty’s mouth and nose looking down their body (a few inches above) and look, listen, and feel for normal breathing for up to 10 seconds.

            Look – Can you see their chest area rising and falling?

            Listen – Can you hear them breathing?

            Feel – Can you feel their breath on the side of your face?

Let’s assume they are breathing normally but unresponsive.  For this example, we shall also state that they have fainted or passed out.

C – CIRCULATION With the casualty breathing normally and not responding we shall now continue to perform a head-to-toe check.  We are looking up and down their body to see if there is anything obvious that could be wrong such as bleeding and breaks etc.  We can and may need to touch the casualty but, as you do also speak out to explain your actions and reaffirm their responsiveness i.e. “Roger, I am just going to check down your legs to see if there is any bleeding, is that ok”?

This is the “Primary Survey” complete. 

To view this as a video please visit - https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/425801253

Dignity

It goes without saying that when performing first aid whether we are trained or not we shall do it showing dignity towards the casualty.  This may mean asking everyone with exception to 1-2 persons to leave the area.  We may need to hold up a coat or blanket to help shield the incident from others.

During our next blog we shall look at what if the casualty is “not breathing”.  We shall explain to you how to perform CPR.

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Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre

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Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

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Accident recording and reporting

Many organisations across the UK are not recording or reporting their incidents correctly, especially when children and babies are involved.  It is important to make accurate records of incidents as soon as possible whilst you can still remember what happened. You must inform parents and carers especially when an incident involves a child or baby.

The kind of information you should record:

Casualty’s name

Date and time of incident

Incident location

First aiders name

What happened?

What is the injury and where?

What treatment was given?

Was an ambulance called?

Were there any witnesses?

Any further action

You can contact the Early Years Alliance – www.eyalliance.org.uk or www.pacey.org.uk for medication record books.

Recording incidents

Obviously all accidents should be reported to parents and carers, however serious accidents shall need reporting to organisations such as HSE, Ofsted, CCSW or the Care Inspectorate.  Ensure you understand your local reporting procedures.

Confidentiality

Store all children’s records safely and securely inline with GDPR 2018.  

Further information

To qualify in Paediatric first Aid please contact The Training Centre - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/

Here at The Training Centre we deliver a range of courses from Paediatric First Aid to First Aid at Work, all courses can be delivered at your venue as well as ours in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

To view our short video on record keeping - https://vimeo.com/418371442

First Aid Kits

When dealing with children and babies the UK requires that first aid kits are identified by a white cross on a green background.  The Health and Safety Executive and Ofsted both recommend that the following should make up a Paediatric First Aid kit:

1 Information guidance leaflet

Protective face shields

Individually wrapped plasters

Sterile eye pads

Triangular bandages

Medium wound dressings

Large Wound dressings

Conforming bandages

Low-adherent dressings

Hypo-allergenic tape

Disposable gloves

Shears (Scissors)

Sterile gauze swabs

Finger dressings

Foil Blankets

Sterile Water

For a more exact list specifying quantities and training please visit:

The Training Centre - https://ttclondon.co.uk/

HSE - https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l74.htm

Ofsted - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/first-aid-in-schools/first-aid-in-schools-early-years-and-further-education

Further Training

For a selection of training videos in first aid please visit - https://vimeo.com/418371120

First Aid at Work – https://ttclondon.co.uk/first-aid-at-work-training-blended/

Emergency First Aid at Work - https://ttclondon.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work/

Kind regards

Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre 

www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

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Let's take a look at how to deal with Cuts and Grazes

Let's take a look at how to deal with Cuts and Grazes. https://ttclondon.co.uk/dealing-with-minor-injuries-cuts-and-grazes/ For further information on Dealing with Minor Injuries and Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Hemel Hempstead please visit - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/

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Read More - https://ttclondon.co.uk/dealing-with-minor-injuries-cuts-and-grazes/

Kind regards

Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre

www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

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How to Treat Burns

How to Treat Burns

Burns are common injuries that can occur due to exposure to heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. Prompt and proper treatment of burns is crucial to minimize pain, prevent infection, and promote faster healing.  One way to gain further knowledge on treating burns and first aid in general would be to attend Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Hemel Hempstead with The Training Centre - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/ and gain an Ofsted recognised Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to treat burns effectively.

1.    Ensure Safety: Before providing any treatment, it is essential to ensure your safety and remove the burn victim from the source of the burn if possible. Assess the situation and call emergency services if necessary.

2.    Assess the Severity: Determine the severity of the burn to understand the appropriate course of action. Burns are categorized into three degrees:

·         First-degree burns: Affect the outermost layer of skin, resulting in pain, redness, and swelling.

·         Second-degree burns: Involve deeper layers of the skin, causing blistering, severe pain, and potential scarring.

·         Third-degree burns: Penetrate all layers of the skin and may affect tissues, muscles, and bones. These burns require immediate medical attention.

3.    Cool the Burn: For first-degree and second-degree burns, cool the affected area with cool (not cold) running water for up to 20 minutes. This helps to reduce pain, prevent further tissue damage, and lower the temperature of the burn. Avoid using ice or very cold water, as it can worsen the injury.

4.    Remove Constrictive Items: If the burn area is not blistered or severely swollen, remove any constrictive items such as rings, bracelets, or clothing around the burned area. This prevents complications if swelling occurs.

5.    Protect the Burn: After cooling the burn, protect it by covering it with a sterile, non-stick dressing. Avoid using adhesive bandages directly on the burn, as they can stick to the wound and cause further damage.

6.    Do Not Pop Blisters: If blisters develop, do not pop or break them. Blisters act as a natural barrier against infection. Instead, cover them with a sterile dressing and let them heal on their own.

7.    Seek Medical Attention: If the burn is deep, affects a large area, or involves the face, hands, feet, or genitals, seek immediate medical attention. Additionally, seek medical help if the burn shows signs of infection such as increased pain, redness, swelling, or discharge.

8.    Attend regular training and refresher training in Paediatric First Aid or First Aid at Work with The Training Centre.

Conclusion

Treating burns promptly and effectively is crucial for minimizing pain, preventing complications, and promoting faster healing. By following these guidelines, you can provide appropriate first aid for burns. However, it is important to remember that severe burns always require professional medical attention.

Further Information

Further information on Ofsted’s First Aid in Schools, early years and further education please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/first-aid-in-schools/first-aid-in-schools-early-years-and-further-education

For further information on Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead, Bedfordshire and Watford with The Training Centre and gain a First Aid certificate please visit - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/

Did you know we deliver first aid training for individuals / public courses in Hemel Hempstead and Group Bookings at your venue – www.ttclondon.co.uk 

Kind regards

Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre

www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

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Treating Burns

Treating Burns

Burns are common injuries that can occur due to exposure to heat, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. Prompt and proper treatment of burns is crucial to minimize pain, prevent infection, and promote faster healing.  One way to gain further knowledge on treating burns and first aid in general would be to attend Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Hemel Hempstead with The Training Centre - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/ and gain an Ofsted recognised Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to treat burns effectively.

1.    Ensure Safety: Before providing any treatment, it is essential to ensure your safety and remove the burn victim from the source of the burn if possible. Assess the situation and call emergency services if necessary.

2.    Assess the Severity: Determine the severity of the burn to understand the appropriate course of action. Burns are categorized into three degrees:

·         First-degree burns: Affect the outermost layer of skin, resulting in pain, redness, and swelling.

·         Second-degree burns: Involve deeper layers of the skin, causing blistering, severe pain, and potential scarring.

·         Third-degree burns: Penetrate all layers of the skin and may affect tissues, muscles, and bones. These burns require immediate medical attention.

3.    Cool the Burn: For first-degree and second-degree burns, cool the affected area with cool (not cold) running water for up to 20 minutes. This helps to reduce pain, prevent further tissue damage, and lower the temperature of the burn. Avoid using ice or very cold water, as it can worsen the injury.

4.    Remove Constrictive Items: If the burn area is not blistered or severely swollen, remove any constrictive items such as rings, bracelets, or clothing around the burned area. This prevents complications if swelling occurs.

5.    Protect the Burn: After cooling the burn, protect it by covering it with a sterile, non-stick dressing. Avoid using adhesive bandages directly on the burn, as they can stick to the wound and cause further damage.

6.    Do not Pop Blisters: If blisters develop, do not pop or break them. Blisters act as a natural barrier against infection. Instead, cover them with a sterile dressing and let them heal on their own.

7.    Seek Medical Attention: If the burn is deep, affects a large area, or involves the face, hands, feet, or genitals, seek immediate medical attention. Additionally, seek medical help if the burn shows signs of infection such as increased pain, redness, swelling, or discharge.

8.    Attend regular Paediatric First Aid Training and refresher training in Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire or First Aid Training in Hemel Hempstead with The Training Centre.

Conclusion

Treating burns promptly and effectively is crucial for minimizing pain, preventing complications, and promoting faster healing. By following these guidelines, you can provide appropriate first aid for burns.  However, it is important to remember that severe burns always require professional medical attention.

Further Information

Further information on Ofsted’s First Aid in Schools, early years and further education please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/first-aid-in-schools/first-aid-in-schools-early-years-and-further-education

For further information on Paediatric First Aid Training in Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead, Bedfordshire and Watford with The Training Centre and gain a First Aid certificate please visit - https://ttclondon.co.uk/paediatric-first-aid-blended/

Kind regards 

Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre

www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

[ttclondon]

Accident recording and reporting

Many organisations across the UK are not recording or reporting their incidents correctly, especially when children and babies are involved.  It is important to make accurate records of incidents as soon as possible whilst you can still remember what happened. You must inform parents and carers especially when an incident involves a child or baby.

The kind of information you should record:

Casualty’s name

Date and time of incident

Incident location

First aiders name

What happened?

What is the injury and where?

What treatment was given?

Was an ambulance called?

Were there any witnesses?

Any further action

You can contact the Early Years Alliance – www.eyalliance.org.uk or www.pacey.org.uk for medication record books.

Recording incidents

Obviously all accidents should be reported to parents and carers, however serious accidents shall need reporting to organisations such as HSE, Ofsted, CCSW or the Care Inspectorate.  Ensure you understand your local reporting procedures.

Confidentiality

Store all children’s records safely and securely inline with GDPR 2018.  

Further information

To qualify in Paediatric First Aid Training in Bedfordshire

Here at The Training Centre we deliver a range of courses from Paediatric First Aid to First Aid at Work, all courses can be delivered at your venue as well as ours in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

To view our short video on record keeping - https://vimeo.com/418371442

First Aid Kits

When dealing with children and babies the UK requires that first aid kits are identified by a white cross on a green background.  The Health and Safety Executive and Ofsted both recommend that the following should make up a Paediatric First Aid kit:

1 Information guidance leaflet

Protective face shields

Individually wrapped plasters

Sterile eye pads

Triangular bandages

Medium wound dressings

Large Wound dressings

Conforming bandages

Low-adherent dressings

Hypo-allergenic tape

Disposable gloves

Shears (Scissors)

Sterile gauze swabs

Finger dressings

Foil Blankets

Sterile Water

For a more exact list specifying quantities and training please visit:

The Training Centre - https://ttclondon.co.uk/

HSE - https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l74.htm

Ofsted - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/first-aid-in-schools/first-aid-in-schools-early-years-and-further-education

Further Training

For a selection of training videos in first aid please visit - https://vimeo.com/418371120

First Aid Training in Bedfordshire

Emergency First Aid at Work Training in Hemel Hempstead

Kind regards

Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre 

www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX

[ttclondon]

Who knows how to use a Defibrillator?

In the UK there are around 30,000 people that every year suffer a sudden cardiac arrest in the community.  A sudden cardiac arrest can affect anyone at any time – from young children at school, to adults when they are at work or at home.  So, wouldn’t you want to know where to locate a defibrillator in an emergency and how to use it?

Defibrillators – everything you need to know!

A Defibrillator (AED) – automated external defibrillator is a portable lifesaving device used to administer an electric shock to the heart and restore the heart’s normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest.  If the heart can be shocked quickly with an AED, a normal heart rhythm may be restored.  Due to being portable, automated and easy to use defibrillators can be used in public places and at home.

How to use them?

Firstly, let it be known that here at The Training Centre we include defibrillator awareness training for free in all our workplace first aid training; First Aid at Work training Blended, Emergency First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid Blended.  We also offer stand alone Defibrillator training and ONLINE Defibrillator training for those that may struggle to find the time to attend a face to face course.  Our first aid training can be delivered at your venue in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire or at our own training in Hemel Hempstead.  

Not all defibrillators look the same, however they function broadly in the same way.  The most important thing you can do if you come across the unconscious and unresponsive person is to call 999 and start CPR.  Every minute without CPR and defibrillation after experiencing a heart attack reduces someone’s chance of survival by 10%.  If you do have a defibrillator these are a few steps that you need to follow:

Turn the defibrillator on with the green button and follow its instructions.

Peel off the sticky pads and attach them to the patient’s skin as it’s shown in the picture on the defibrillator (one on each side of the chest).

Once you attach the pads, stop CPR and don’t touch the patient.

The defibrillator will analyse the patient’s heartbeat and assess whether a shock is needed and if so, it will tell you to press the shock button (an automatic defibrillator will shock the patient without prompt).

The defibrillator will tell you when the shock has been delivered and whether you need to continue CPR.

If so, continue with CPR procedure until the patient shows signs of life or the defibrillator tells you to stop so it can analyse the heartbeat again, or until the ambulance arrives.

Where is your nearest AED?

Make sure that you know where the nearest defibrillator in your area is.  The AED location map can be found at http://www.heartsafe.org.uk/aed-locations.  Defibrillators can sometimes be found in some high streets, outside a pharmacy, sport centres, train and bus stations, airports and service stations.

 Kind regards

 Garry Harvey

Operations and Training Director

The Training Centre

 www.ttclondon.co.uk

©The Training Centre (London) Limited, trading as The Training Centre.

Registered in the UK No. 14570211

128 City Road,London, EC1V 2NX