Level 2 Paediatric Emergency First Aid
CU1514
Paediatric Emergency First Aid
20 pages 1.1 Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
I should aim to preserve life, prevent the condition worsening, and promote recovery.
Responsibility Description
-Remain calm at all times Appear confident and reassuring
-Conduct a scene survey Assess the situation without Endangering my own life.
-Conduct a primary survey Identify and assess the extent of the
Illness, injury or condition of the casualty.
-Attend to the needs of other Ensure their safety and manage children or bystanders behaviour.
-Send for medical help Ambulance, police or emergency rescue services (as a first aider, I should always stay with the casualty and send someone else to call for help if possible)
-Give immediate, appropriate treatment to preserve life, prevent the condition worsening and promote recovery
-Take appropriate precautions to minimise infection
Protect yourself and casualty by using appropriate techniques and equipment -Arrange for further, qualified medical attention
Transporting the casualty to hospital or arranging for medical examination.
-Reporting and recording Verbal and written records, completing accident and incident reports
-Maintaining first aid equipment, including first aid kits Ensure equipment is up-to-date and first aid kits are well stocked
-Keeping up-to-date with first aid procedures Take part in regular updating and training
1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others.
I should do the following to minimise the risk of infection to self and others:- * I should always wash my hands before and after giving first aid treatment * I should always wear disposable gloves for dealing with any first aid situations involving blood or other body fluids (e.g. vomit) * Cover the casualty’s open wounds with appropriate sterile dressings * Make sure my own cuts or sores are adequately covered by
Paediatric Emergency First Aid
20 pages 1.1 Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider.
I should aim to preserve life, prevent the condition worsening, and promote recovery.
Responsibility Description
-Remain calm at all times Appear confident and reassuring
-Conduct a scene survey Assess the situation without Endangering my own life.
-Conduct a primary survey Identify and assess the extent of the
Illness, injury or condition of the casualty.
-Attend to the needs of other Ensure their safety and manage children or bystanders behaviour.
-Send for medical help Ambulance, police or emergency rescue services (as a first aider, I should always stay with the casualty and send someone else to call for help if possible)
-Give immediate, appropriate treatment to preserve life, prevent the condition worsening and promote recovery
-Take appropriate precautions to minimise infection
Protect yourself and casualty by using appropriate techniques and equipment -Arrange for further, qualified medical attention
Transporting the casualty to hospital or arranging for medical examination.
-Reporting and recording Verbal and written records, completing accident and incident reports
-Maintaining first aid equipment, including first aid kits Ensure equipment is up-to-date and first aid kits are well stocked
-Keeping up-to-date with first aid procedures Take part in regular updating and training
1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others.
I should do the following to minimise the risk of infection to self and others:- * I should always wash my hands before and after giving first aid treatment * I should always wear disposable gloves for dealing with any first aid situations involving blood or other body fluids (e.g. vomit) * Cover the casualty’s open wounds with appropriate sterile dressings * Make sure my own cuts or sores are adequately covered by