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If a trained first aider phones for an ambulance and is told to do 30:2 for a paediatric casualty by the call handler, should they ignore the call handler and continue 15:2?
Are Trainer Assessors now supposed to teach everyone the head-to-toe (secondary survey) method due to ‘Exposure’ being added to the structured assessment?
Can you an adult AED (i.e. one without paediatric pads) be used on infants?
When responding to a casualty, can I switch back to 30:2 when an AED arrives?
When responding to a suspected Adult Cardiac Arrest - Lone Rescuer with no mobile phone. Do I go and get help before commencing any CPR/Action?
Will RLSS UK cover maternity emergencies in their courses?
Why have RLSS UK not adopted ‘BE FAST’ for the recognition and treatment of Stroke to capture the 20%-25% of Strokes that affect the posterior part of the brain?
On infants and children, are rescuers administering CPR by compressing to 1/3 the depth of the chest, or *at least* 1/3 depth of chest?
Will life threatening bleeds be included in all RLSS UK qualification and award courses or will it stay as an optional additional qualification?
Does a first aid responder still give 5 initial breaths on a drowned casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally?
When delivering Save a Baby as a community outreach course - will this be on 15:2 or 30:2 for attendees?
Are RLSS UK putting pressure on manufacturers to make female manikins with bras?
Why are adults still 30:2 when children and babies/infants have changed to 15:2?
If an adult has drowned, should a responder use the ratio of 30:2?
What is the best method of treatment for a choking casualty who is pregnant?
Why do responders not do 5 breaths for a choking adult casualty, if they have asphyxiated?
With hard and soft surface CPR such as at sites with trampolines, should we remove the casualty from the trampoline for CPR instead of attempting soft surface CPR?
What are the benefits of using a jaw thrust?
Can an AED be used with a wet bikini or costume staying in place?
Why has the ‘C’ been added to AVPU? It confuses people, the information should state on an assessment the casualty is alert but confused.
I have seen an increased awareness of catastrophic bleeding in the primary survey so why aren’t people assessed on the C? (DR<c>ABCDE)
With a choking casualty, is it 5 of each or still ‘up to’ 5 blows?
In a pool environment how do we balance the fact that lifeguards won't have mobile devices on poolside. In terms of increased mention of talking to dispatchers?
Within the treatment of anaphylaxis, the casualty should lie down, however, within the practical assessment, the criteria is for the casualty to sit up. Why is this?
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If a trained first aider phones for an ambulance and is told to do 30:2 for a paediatric casualty by the call handler, should they ignore the call handler and continue 15:2?
Are Trainer Assessors now supposed to teach everyone the head-to-toe (secondary survey) method due to ‘Exposure’ being added to the structured assessment?
Can you an adult AED (i.e. one without paediatric pads) be used on infants?
When responding to a casualty, can I switch back to 30:2 when an AED arrives?
When responding to a suspected Adult Cardiac Arrest - Lone Rescuer with no mobile phone. Do I go and get help before commencing any CPR/Action?
Will RLSS UK cover maternity emergencies in their courses?
Why have RLSS UK not adopted ‘BE FAST’ for the recognition and treatment of Stroke to capture the 20%-25% of Strokes that affect the posterior part of the brain?
On infants and children, are rescuers administering CPR by compressing to 1/3 the depth of the chest, or *at least* 1/3 depth of chest?
Will life threatening bleeds be included in all RLSS UK qualification and award courses or will it stay as an optional additional qualification?
Does a first aid responder still give 5 initial breaths on a drowned casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally?
When delivering Save a Baby as a community outreach course - will this be on 15:2 or 30:2 for attendees?
Are RLSS UK putting pressure on manufacturers to make female manikins with bras?
Why are adults still 30:2 when children and babies/infants have changed to 15:2?
If an adult has drowned, should a responder use the ratio of 30:2?
What is the best method of treatment for a choking casualty who is pregnant?
Why do responders not do 5 breaths for a choking adult casualty, if they have asphyxiated?
With hard and soft surface CPR such as at sites with trampolines, should we remove the casualty from the trampoline for CPR instead of attempting soft surface CPR?
What are the benefits of using a jaw thrust?
Can an AED be used with a wet bikini or costume staying in place?
Why has the ‘C’ been added to AVPU? It confuses people, the information should state on an assessment the casualty is alert but confused.
I have seen an increased awareness of catastrophic bleeding in the primary survey so why aren’t people assessed on the C? (DR<c>ABCDE)
With a choking casualty, is it 5 of each or still ‘up to’ 5 blows?
In a pool environment how do we balance the fact that lifeguards won't have mobile devices on poolside. In terms of increased mention of talking to dispatchers?
Within the treatment of anaphylaxis, the casualty should lie down, however, within the practical assessment, the criteria is for the casualty to sit up. Why is this?
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