How to treat a choking infant

Choking is the third most common form of infant death in the UK, taking the lives of approximately 24 children under the age of 5 a year in England and Wales. Within a matter of minutes, a child deprived of oxygen can experience brain damage or worse – death, therefore it is important to take action and fast.

How to use the recovery position

If a casualty is unconscious but breathing normally, we put them in the recovery position. This will keep their airway clear and open, plus it ensures that any fluid such as vomit and blood can drain out of the mouth, preventing choking.

How to act when someone is in need of defibrillation

60,000 people a year suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in the UK.

Every minute that defibrillation is delayed, a person loses 10% of their survival chances, so it is important to act fast.

Handling burns & scalds

Burns and Scalds are damage to the skin caused by heat. Both of which are treated in the same way.

A burn is caused by dry heat, for example irons, ovens, or fire. A scald is caused by wet heat, such as boiling water, oil or steam.