Thu Sep 9 2010

BTEC UNIT 2

ST JOHNS AMBULANCE FIRST AID COURSE

  • Raise the injured leg above the heart
  • Perfectly bandaged arm
  • This is the difficult bit. Now in what part of the body is the biceps?
  • When putting someone into the recovery position remember to support the head
  • If someone is choking would you know what to do?
  • Teamwork- you bandage my wound and i'll bandage yours
  • Head injuries require the casualty to lie still on the ground to prevent further blood loss
  • Checking for a pulse in the carotid artery. Where else can you check for a pulse?
  • Yes another happy and fully recovered casualty.