What to do in an emergency situation
by Admin
Posted on 20-10-2022 02:46 PM
Outline
the basic first aid course is designed for those who may come across first aid situations infrequently. It is designed to give students with the skills and knowledge to provide emergency life saving treatments in common emergency situations. Delivery
the course is facilitated by an instructor /tutor who will use a variety of techniques such as lectures, demonstrations, practicals and group discussions amongst others, to guide you through the course. The course is delivered through english. Duration
the course is 1
day
(6 hours).
The course can be delivered over a number of evenings or weekends as necessary.
It will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to deliver immediate treatment to a sick or injured child in an emergency situation before the medics arrive. The course content includes cpr for children & infants, head injuries, infant choking and more. Click here to watch our video which provides an overview of the traditional face to face course which we normally run.
On completion of this basic first aid course, participants will be able to deal with common injuries and emergency situations until the services of a medical practitioner or emergency personnel arrives.
When an emergency occurs in the wilderness help can be 4-6 hours away which can turn a minor medical or trauma into a life-threatening situation. We aim to equip you with skills and confidence to stabilise the situation until help arrives, you will learn skills on this course not taught on basic first aid courses. Rescue emergency care level 3 has an internationally recognised curriculum. The course fullfils the requirements of all major sporting governing bodies including mountaineering ireland and canoe ireland. It is run by outdoor medical experts with experience in both the medical field and in outdoor pursuits.
When to call an ambulance
The first thing you should do is time the seizure.
This is because if a seizure goes over 5 minutes, an ambulance should be called.
If someone is in difficulty in water, don't enter the water unless it's safe to do so. Don't put yourself at risk. Once the person is on land, you need to check if they're breathing. Ask someone to call 999 for medical help. If they're not breathing, open the airway and give 5 initial rescue breaths before starting cpr. Find out how to give cpr , including rescue breaths. If the person is unconscious but still breathing, put them into the recovery position with their head lower than their body and call an ambulance immediately. Continue watching the patient to ensure they don't stop breathing and continue to breathe normally.