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I'm sure it's been said before on here, but if you don't already know at least some basic first aid, please take a look at the link to the British Red Cross Below:
http:// www.red cross.o rg.uk/e n/What- we-do/F irst-ai d/Every day-Fir st-Aid
Was at the scene of a very nasty pedestrian vs car accident this morning and was glad that I knew the basics until the paramedics arrived.
Cheers
Peas
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Was at the scene of a very nasty pedestrian vs car accident this morning and was glad that I knew the basics until the paramedics arrived.
Cheers
Peas
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.It's not compulsory Woofgang, but I think I'll get one after today to go in the boot. Luckily I had a blanket in the back to keep him warm.
I'm not normally good with blood either, but you just get on with it I guess and think about it after. I was shaking all the way to work so had a sweet tea and 5 mins to myself.
I'm not normally good with blood either, but you just get on with it I guess and think about it after. I was shaking all the way to work so had a sweet tea and 5 mins to myself.
-Talbot-: Maybe the term illegal was the wrong word. It's not a practice allowed by anyone trained at First Aid at Work level. Not knowing the correct procedure and release times could result in a loss of limb. It also need to be documented correctly and timings have to be right when releasing and re-tightening.
First responders for Saint Johns Ambulance Service are not allowed to use them either. My mother is a trained first responder for SJAS and is not allowed to tourniquet.
First responders for Saint Johns Ambulance Service are not allowed to use them either. My mother is a trained first responder for SJAS and is not allowed to tourniquet.
If you are a standard first aider (FAAW) and you attempt to tourniquet and the person looses a limb (due to your incompetence) then you might find yourself looking at getting sued.
The same goes for inserting cannulas, also not allowed unless you hold a MIRA qualification and deem it necessary. Not something that would be required in the UK unless under certain circumstances such as being out in the sticks and dealing with someone who is in shock or requires fluid. Even then you have to contact a physician (doctor) for permission to set up a line and give I.V fluids.
The same goes for inserting cannulas, also not allowed unless you hold a MIRA qualification and deem it necessary. Not something that would be required in the UK unless under certain circumstances such as being out in the sticks and dealing with someone who is in shock or requires fluid. Even then you have to contact a physician (doctor) for permission to set up a line and give I.V fluids.