Drowning

Drowning

Drowning   An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire   Some key statistics from the Royal Life Saving Society UK: Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children in the UK Over 700 people drown in...
Heart Attack

Heart Attack

Heart Attack   An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire   A Heart attack occurs when there is a sudden blockage of the blood supply to the heart, usually caused by a clot from the build-up of fatty deposits in the...
Chain of Survival

Chain of Survival

Chain of Survival   An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire   The Chain of Survival is a series of steps which if performed quickly in the right order give the best chance of survival from a cardiac arrest (the heart...
Dog Bite

Dog Bite

Dog Bite   An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire   Dog and cat bites tend to cause a puncture wound in the skin, and as their mouths are full of bacteria, infection can penetrate deeply. If there is a cut or graze...
Amputated finger

Amputated finger

Amputated Finger   An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire   Did you know that severed fingers and broken bones are the most common gardening and DIY-related injuries that are reported in England? If you are...