Blisters An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire So does anyone have a New Years Resolution to pop on those trainers and do some more exercise?! If they are new or haven’t been worn for a while then they...
Button Batteries An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire A hidden danger from piles of children’s toys after Christmas or birthdays is button batteries. So please do check that the battery...
Levels of Response An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire “Are they conscious?” is either “Yes” or “No” which is too simplistic. Consciousness is a spectrum so we use...
Defibrillator An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire Heart restarter / Defib / AED / Electric shock thingy – call it what you like but please be prepared to use it! Time is critical and they are so...
Hypothermia An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire In this cold weather look out for the signs and symptoms of hypothermia easily remembered as the Umbles: Grumbles – change in behaviour, expressing a negative...
Bleeding An Article by Worsley Training – First Aid Training in and around Wiltshire 1 – Sit or lie the casualty down 2 – Check the wound for any stuck objects – if found, do not remove 3 – Apply direct pressure with some clean material...