cuts and grazes
You should always clean the cut or graze and if needed, apply a dressing.
Did You Know?
When applying an ice pack, you should never apply it to the skin directly. You can use a towel or a piece of clothing in between.
choking
Signs a child is choking:
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The child is holding their neck
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The child's lips start turning blue
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The child is having difficulty breathing
What to do if a child is choking:
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Tell the child to try coughing
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Administer 5 back blows
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Administer 5 abdominal thrusts
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Repeat from the back blows if needed
Please watch the video below for further clarification
Nose bleeds
What To Do If A Child Has A Nose Bleed:
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Stand or sit the child upright.​
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Lean the child forward, instructing them to breath through their mouth.​
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Pinch the nose just above nostrils for 10 – 15 minutes.​
Place an ice pack on the top of the nose.​
If continues longer than 15 minutes, may need further medical help.
Post Nose Bleed Advice​:
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Advise not to pick nose
Advise not to pick scabs
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Advise not to blow nose
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Please watch this video for further guidance
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Hydration
Water makes up two thirds of our body. It is vital we drink enough fluid to maintain a healthy balance. Many people get dehydrated by not drinking enough fluid or by losing fluids and not replacing them​
Children are sensitive to even a small amount of fluid loss. ​
Make sure you give children water breaks during sessions.​
​This is especially important during the warmer months to avoid heat exhaustion.​
Do not let children play in the sun for hours.​
Please watch the video below for further clarification
anaphylaxis
Signs of an Anaphylaxis Shock
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Difficulty breathing
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Swelling of tongue or throat
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Anxiety
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Signs of shock
What to do for an Anaphylaxis Shock
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Call 999 immediately
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Give ambulance control as much information as possible (if you know what caused the reaction)
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May have medication with them like an auto injector and help them use it.
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Help them into a comfortable position and monitor them.
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A second auto injector can be used if symptoms don't improve or get worse again.
Asthma
Signs of an Asthma Attack
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Difficulty breathing or speaking
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Wheezing
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Coughing
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Distress
Grey-blue tinge to lips, earlobes and nail beds
What to do for an Asthma Attack​
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Child should know what to do. If they don't or the attack is severe -
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Help to use their reliver inhaler - keep them calm
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Ask to breathe slowly, and sit them down in a comfortable position
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Call emergency services if attack is severe and not improving
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Monitor the level of response. IF they become unresponsive, treat like an unresponsive casualty
Please watch this video for further guidance
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