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Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries

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Case Study

A child has fallen over and has lost consciousness. Their pulse is slow and you suspect they may have cerebral compression.

What should your main aim be?
What should you do to monitor the casualty if they are unconscious?

You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.

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Click this icon to the left to visit the NHS webpage on dealing with the recovery position for suspected spinal injuries.
Click this icon to the left to visit the St John Ambulance webpage on 'Head injuries in babies and children'.
Click on the icon to the left to see the NHS website about minor head injuries, and click on the link in the text to read about severe head injuries.

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