Level 2
2Unit 6: Paediatric emergency first aid
1.1-Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
The responsibilities of a paediatric first aider are to preserve life, limit the effects of the condition- especially in blood loss and to aid prompt recovery.
Role of the first aider * Adequate first aid equipment- first aid box is up to date * Administer first aid when necessary * Report the incident- either to the manager or 999 depending on seriousness * Review situation to make sure treatment is correct * Review to make sure your treatment is working * First aid needs to be prompt, effective and safe to both the casualty and first aider
1.2-Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
You can minimise the risk of infection by using personal protective equipment. PPE includes: * Gloves * Face shield * Apron * Mask * Effective washing of hands
1.3-Describe suitable first aid equipment, including personal protection and how it is used appropriately.
There is no definite guide to the content of a first aid kit but as a guide you will expect to see: * 2 sterile eye pads * 20 individually wrapped sterile dressings * 4 individually wrapped triangular bandages * 6 safety pins * 6 medium sized and individually wrapped sterile and non-medicated wound dressings * 2 large sized and individually wrapped sterile and non-medicated wound dressings * At least 1 pair of disposable gloves * No tablets or medicines
1.5-Define an “infant” and a “child” for the purposes of first aid treatment
An infant is classed as baby under the age of 12 months and a child is aged 1-5 years.
2.1-Demonstrate how to conduct a scene survey * Look for any danger * Assess the casualty * Shout for help * Use passers-by effectively * Begin first aid
4.3-Describe how to deal with an infant and a child who is experiencing a seizure (unit 2, 4.2 B)
Recognising a febrile
1.1-Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
The responsibilities of a paediatric first aider are to preserve life, limit the effects of the condition- especially in blood loss and to aid prompt recovery.
Role of the first aider * Adequate first aid equipment- first aid box is up to date * Administer first aid when necessary * Report the incident- either to the manager or 999 depending on seriousness * Review situation to make sure treatment is correct * Review to make sure your treatment is working * First aid needs to be prompt, effective and safe to both the casualty and first aider
1.2-Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
You can minimise the risk of infection by using personal protective equipment. PPE includes: * Gloves * Face shield * Apron * Mask * Effective washing of hands
1.3-Describe suitable first aid equipment, including personal protection and how it is used appropriately.
There is no definite guide to the content of a first aid kit but as a guide you will expect to see: * 2 sterile eye pads * 20 individually wrapped sterile dressings * 4 individually wrapped triangular bandages * 6 safety pins * 6 medium sized and individually wrapped sterile and non-medicated wound dressings * 2 large sized and individually wrapped sterile and non-medicated wound dressings * At least 1 pair of disposable gloves * No tablets or medicines
1.5-Define an “infant” and a “child” for the purposes of first aid treatment
An infant is classed as baby under the age of 12 months and a child is aged 1-5 years.
2.1-Demonstrate how to conduct a scene survey * Look for any danger * Assess the casualty * Shout for help * Use passers-by effectively * Begin first aid
4.3-Describe how to deal with an infant and a child who is experiencing a seizure (unit 2, 4.2 B)
Recognising a febrile