Preparing for your Paediatric First Aid Training with the First Aid Garage

We are looking forward to our upcoming practical first aid session led by Paul Kenny. With over 40 years of experience in UK paediatric emergencies, Paul’s sessions are designed to be hands-on, high-energy, and life-saving.

To help you get the most out of our time together, we’ve created a bespoke Audio Deep-Dive.

Meet your guides:

You’ll hear from Andrea and Ernie, two experienced UK Paramedics. They’ve sat down to break down our course handbook specifically for teachers and nursery staff.

What to expect:

• A section-by-section breakdown of the manual.
• Clear signs, symptoms, and treatments for children aged 0–11.
• "Practical Pearls" from Paul’s 40-year career.

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  Sound Bites

  • "Promote recovery by providing ongoing care."
  • "Communicate calmly with children in distress."
  • "Choking management is crucial in emergencies."

  Chapters

  00:00 Introduction to Paediatric First Aid

  03:02 Core Aims of Paediatric First Aid

  06:09 Preparation and Safety Measures

  09:04 Incident Management and Scene Assessment

  12:04 Primary Survey and Initial Response

  15:10 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Protocols

  18:08 Choking Emergencies and Interventions

  20:41 Understanding Blood Loss in Children

  25:07 Managing Minor Injuries and Nosebleeds

  27:02 Recognising and Treating Fractures

  29:36 Handling Head Injuries and Spinal Injuries

  32:20 Addressing Seizures and Convulsions

  34:52 Responding to Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

  35:24 Managing Environmental Injuries: Heat and Cold

  38:27 Dealing with Electric Shock and Burns

  40:11 Quick fire Scenarios for Paediatric First Aid