As a hard working Maternity nurse/Post Natal carer. It is not only necessary but Vital I renew my Infant C.P.R skills every 3 years.
I attended a Paediatric/first aid for babies course with' First aid for life' last November 2011.
At that time I came away feeling 'Empowered' by my experience, having spent a pleasant 3 hours with Emma who explained in Great detail. Skills, tools and tips needed to aid an infant emergency.
Our group was small and friendly and we all interacted well with each other. We all took part in plenty of practice in the procedures being shown.
I also was given a manual full of instruction and Top tips on safety at the end of the session.
I came away pleased and confident in my skills.
Little did I know it would only be 3 weeks later in a restaurant that I would use them to save the life of an adult stranger having dinner.
I wasn't even supposed to BE at that dinner. I only went at the last minute.
I realised as did many other diners that a woman was chocking. I was the ONLY person to get up and run to help her. I had NO hesitation. And performed the Heimlich manoeuvre to dislodge the
offending blocked turkey that was obstructing her airway
Following the event. Many people said they wanted to 'do something' but were afraid and waited.. Thanks to Emma's instructions I knew what to do.
I also enjoy receiving her tips on dealing with Emergencies via email.
Such as how to treat different levels of burns on such an occasion as 'Fire work' night. An evening fuelled with potential danger to children.
No matter if you took a First aid course 5-10 or more years ago.
Train again with First Aid for life.
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