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Basic life support
First aid is the immediate treatment given to anyone who is injured, stops breathing or requires assistance. Anyone can learn these skills, and they are very useful to know.
The NHS website has step-by-step instructions on different types of first aid.
Watch the videos below, and learn Basic Life Support (BLS) from our Resuscitation Training Officer, Tanya Ralph.
Basic Life Support on a child
Basic Life Support on a baby
What to do if someone is choking
Thank you to St John Ambulance for allowing us to share their choking guidance videos.
First aid is such a simple skill, but it has an incredible impact. We want everyone to learn it, so that they can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved.
What to do if your baby is choking
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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