If a casualty is not breathing it's important to call 999, start CPR (chest compressions) and get a defib (AED) on them as soon as possible, the chance of survival increase dramatically. You do not need to be qualified to use a defb and they promt you every step. All of our courses include defib training. Here is how to use one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFvL7wTFzl0
ZZzzzz!!
Well, we do like to create a relaxed atmosphere during our child/baby home courses..!!
Thank you for hosting Gemma!
Mild head trauma relating to Dementia...?
Here's an article from the Independent, more research needs to be done. The current research looks compelling.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/dementia-in-football-heading-fa-pfa-footballers-head-injury-a7580496.html
Coughing during a heart attack - What the British Heart Foundation say...
This rumour has been doiing the rounds on Facebook, We are regularly asked about this at Life Performance, Here's the answer from the horses mouth.
Choking
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4193330/Pictured-Boy-five-died-choking-food.html
Proceedure for child choking:
1. Check airway remove if visible (do not blind sweep)
2. Encourage to cough
3. Up to 5 back blows in between shoulder blades (if cleared, seek medical help if appropriate)
4. Up to 5 abdominal thrusts (soft area just below ribs, in and up) (if cleared, seek medical help)
5. Repeat
6. Call 999 after 3 cycles
7. Keep going with back blows and abdominal thrusts
8. CPR if casualty goes unconscious
Practice procedure every 3 months. It takes 5 minutes. Tell friends and family.
Proceedure for child choking:
1. Check airway remove if visible (do not blind sweep)
2. Encourage to cough
3. Up to 5 back blows in between shoulder blades (if cleared, seek medical help if appropriate)
4. Up to 5 abdominal thrusts (soft area just below ribs, in and up) (if cleared, seek medical help)
5. Repeat
6. Call 999 after 3 cycles
7. Keep going with back blows and abdominal thrusts
8. CPR if casualty goes unconscious
Practice procedure every 3 months. It takes 5 minutes. Tell friends and family.
Baby / Child life saving skills at your home
We offer Baby / Child First Aid for Mums and Dads! Here's Becky and Nicky's group brushing up on their life saving skills 
:) If you'd like to host a 2.5 hour course for your family and friends at your home / venue in Sussex and surrounding area or ours in Haywards Heath, drop us a line. We'll cover everything you need, cpr, choking, bleeds, head injuries, seizure, fractures, anaphylaxis and much more. Lots of demonstrations and hands on practice if you wish. A fun, relaxed environment, babies welcome. Days, evenings and weekends, £20 per person, minumum of 3. Lots of reviews on our page below, please like and share. Thank you!
To book, call or text 07796 154 723 / 01444 414332 or email mail@life-performance.co.uk
:) If you'd like to host a 2.5 hour course for your family and friends at your home / venue in Sussex and surrounding area or ours in Haywards Heath, drop us a line. We'll cover everything you need, cpr, choking, bleeds, head injuries, seizure, fractures, anaphylaxis and much more. Lots of demonstrations and hands on practice if you wish. A fun, relaxed environment, babies welcome. Days, evenings and weekends, £20 per person, minumum of 3. Lots of reviews on our page below, please like and share. Thank you!To book, call or text 07796 154 723 / 01444 414332 or email mail@life-performance.co.uk
Thank you :D !!
The link below has just been sent to Life Performance headquarters! Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeJMyeRzYv8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeJMyeRzYv8
Keep fresh - Annual Refresher and Updates
Workplace qualifications last for 3 years, this is a long time! Should an incident occur 2.5 years down the line, referring back to a course when the pressure's on could be tricky. To make sure you're always ready, we offer short annual refresher courses to refresh and keep you updated with latest proceedures and changes.
Defibrillator Training
As from 1st January 2017, all of our workplace courses cover full defib training and hands on practice.
Booster seats explained
New approvals rules for backless booster seats look set to come into force before March 2017, and not December 2016 as originally expected.
For all the information click here https://www.harmonyathome.co.uk/booster-seats-explained/
For all the information click here https://www.harmonyathome.co.uk/booster-seats-explained/
The Performance Project updated their First Aid qualifications
The gang and I enjoyed working with The Performance Project, Personal Trainers who updated their First Aid qualifications and learnt the latest First Aid procedures today. Thanks for having us.
"Thanks Life-Performance, great course, you actually made first aid training on a Sunday an enjoyable thing to do!
Hayley Plummer - The Performance Project
Baby / Child First Aid for Mums and Dads!
Baby / Child First Aid for Mums and Dads! This is Becky's group brushing up on their life saving skills :)
If you'd like to host a 2.5 hour course for your family and friends at your home / venue in Sussex and surrounding area or ours in Haywards Heath, drop us a line.We'll cover everything you need, cpr, choking, bleeds, head injuries, seizure, fractures, anaphylaxis and much more. Lots of demonstrations and hands on practice if you wish. A fun, relaxed environment, babies welcome. Days, evenings and weekends, £20 per person, minimum of 3.
To book, call or text me 07796 154 723
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