Choking prevention and first aid
Choking prevention and first aid: As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a...
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The difference between choking and gagging
Is My Baby Choking? The difference between choking and gagging and how to help. Weaning your baby from breast milk or formula to solid foods...
Top 5 causes of serious injury for children
5 most common causes of serious injury for children: The 7th – 13th June 2021 is Child Safety Week, run by the Child Accident Prevention...
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life – essential first aid for parents from Emma Hammett at First Aid for Life who...
First aid for dogs: choking
Learning first aid for dogs could save your pet's life one day, says Emma Hammett. For many people, their dog truly is their best (and...
DIY guide when you are choking
We all have an image of someone choking, going puce, running around and gasping. That may be true for some people, but someone who has...
Back from the brink
I’ve been resuscitated three times in my life. As a nurse, I’ve attended countless resuscitation attempts. I’ve also attempted to bring members of the public...
