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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

How many on here are first aiders?

I have been a first aider at work for 6 Yeats and hardly ever use it. Now in the last 3 weeks o have used it twice on fairly serious things!

I think its an invaluable skill to have to be honest and think everyone should be trained to some level. In previous years I have done paediatric first aid as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would to go to a first aid class it's so necessary they should teach it in high school.

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By *xodussxMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Waste of time, money and energy...We all . as human, have a fist aid instinct

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By *irtydanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

"How many on here are first aiders?

I have been a first aider at work for 6 Yeats and hardly ever use it. Now in the last 3 weeks o have used it twice on fairly serious things!

I think its an invaluable skill to have to be honest and think everyone should be trained to some level. In previous years I have done paediatric first aid as well. "
do you wear your nurses outfit ?

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

I have been on a few first aid courses in the past but none recently.

Always used to hate all the role play that you had to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am and I will keep on with it. Over the last 10 year's I have seen two lives saved after serious accidents at work because there was a first aider who knew what he was doing at one and a voluntary red cross medic at the other.

But you are right. The role play is not fun!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think instead of schools spending so much time concentrating sport, they should teach first aid and real life skills which would probably be of more value to more people

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"How many on here are first aiders?

I have been a first aider at work for 6 Yeats and hardly ever use it. Now in the last 3 weeks o have used it twice on fairly serious things!

I think its an invaluable skill to have to be honest and think everyone should be trained to some level. In previous years I have done paediatric first aid as well. do you wear your nurses outfit ?

Yes, I am like superfirstaider girl and wear it under my normal clothes everyday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did a first aid course years ago, then another one in 2008 and also trained and did a course specifically for babies & children and resuscitation.

Other than when I helped the old lady who had fallen in the road a few weeks back, not had to use my training in a long time.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I know how to perform a tracioctomy, not that i ever have

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By *xodussxMan
over a year ago

sheffield

"I think instead of schools spending so much time concentrating sport, they should teach first aid and real life skills which would probably be of more value to more people"
Sport is way better than first aid training. In fact all sport training centre require first aid kit. And sport keep the kids fit

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By *unky monkeyMan
over a year ago

in the night garden

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By *irtydanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

"How many on here are first aiders?

I have been a first aider at work for 6 Yeats and hardly ever use it. Now in the last 3 weeks o have used it twice on fairly serious things!

I think its an invaluable skill to have to be honest and think everyone should be trained to some level. In previous years I have done paediatric first aid as well. do you wear your nurses outfit ?

Yes, I am like superfirstaider girl and wear it under my normal clothes everyday

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lol i bet that would be a sight to see

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a first aider. Used it on myself a number of times lol

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By * n zCouple
over a year ago

leamington spa

I have to do a first aid course every 3 years because of my job.

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By *unky monkeyMan
over a year ago

in the night garden

I am lapsed.

The Captain threw me off the medical team because I was over zealous.

Yes I was a little OTT, like that time I amputated a finger because there was a spelk in it, but I got results GODAMIT!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am ALS and BLS trained, I have been first on scene at several RTAs but not a first aider, per se, just a nurse who has a duty of care

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm trained first aider, have to be as part of the job. Re-qualified 3 months ago, they also did the defibrillator use as well, so got a certificate for that also.

Strangely enough, the week after the course I was going home & there was a lady who had collapsed at Stratford station (in London). I've posted this bit before so shan't bore you again with it. Since then my skills haven't been needed. At least I can take comfort in the fact that should I need to do any first aid, I should know what to do.

DON'T PANIC MR. MAINWARING!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been a first aider at work for 20 years and I view it as a valuable life skill. Have used the training at work many many times and a few times out of work. Most notably with a bad motorcycle rta which involved an exposed leg fracture and also with a choking incident in a restaurant where the training helped me to clear a blockage when the guy was already turning blue. Will always keep up to date as long as I'm able.

Fusion

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By *bbandflowCouple
over a year ago

South Devon

"Waste of time, money and energy...We all . as human, have a fist aid instinct "

Doh.. actually thought you were serious..then saw 'have a fist aid instinct'..teach me not to scan!

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By *xodussxMan
over a year ago

sheffield

"Waste of time, money and energy...We all . as human, have a fist aid instinct

Doh.. actually thought you were serious..then saw 'have a fist aid instinct'..teach me not to scan!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have and until you need to use it you do not realise just how important it is.

I dealt with successfully thank god a lady at work who took an overdose fortunately she was treated just in time and made full recovery the second time was a road traffic accident 2 folk died one i managed to keep alive till ambulance arrived.

Stressful yes but totally worth it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a course available now to save yellow citrus fruits called lemon aid

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Yep 1st aid trained with CPR and also an ex SAS guy who trained me on real no equipment first aid T shirt, pen, carrier bag sort of stuff. You could save a life if you know Dr. Abc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was in a first aid organisation for 30 years , taught many people f/a skills and helped out many people, it is a vital thing to learn , also taught first aid in schools . We used to have kids groups and they were superb , it is a skill everyone should learn as it could well be some of your own family who will need help .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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Doh...!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last year I was playing footy in a veterans match when an opponent went down suffering with chest pain. It looked a bit serious so I interrupted the guy asking questions to tell him that I had done my paediatric 1st Aid...

"I'm a consultant cardiologist" he replied.

I left him to get on with it and moved away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was a first aider in the past and would like to be one again if the opportunity to go on a course is available.

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By *ucsparkMan
over a year ago

dudley

"Last year I was playing footy in a veterans match when an opponent went down suffering with chest pain. It looked a bit serious so I interrupted the guy asking questions to tell him that I had done my paediatric 1st Aid...

"I'm a consultant cardiologist" he replied.

I left him to get on with it and moved away

But you offered help a lot just stand and watch.

I been a first aider for more years than I care to remember just need pointing in right direction now

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

I am battlefield emergency trained. I practice at 7pm every night to maintain the essential speed required

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been regularly 1st aid trained since I was 17 due to my job but thankfully have never had to use it in an emergency.

There was an accident involving an adult and a small child at a wedding I was at. Thankfully there was a nurse there to help the guy and us first aiders just assisted him, but I did ensure the mother of the child got her checked out. She was amendment that her daughter was fine because she wasn't crying anymore which, as those thinking more clearly at the time could understand, may have been a serious sign.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been first aid trained for nearly 20 years voluntary, love it being able to know I can make a difference, I can save a life, should be a taught in schools!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a consultant cardiologist" he replied.

That made laugh, im a cardiology nurse

I left him to get on with it and moved away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am battlefield emergency trained. I practice at 7pm every night to maintain the essential speed required "

Isnt that wanking, can that be done to staying alive?

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By *tressfreeMan
over a year ago

Northampton

I've been a first aider for twenty or more years used it about 5 times. Once was serious

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"I am battlefield emergency trained. I practice at 7pm every night to maintain the essential speed required

Isnt that wanking, can that be done to staying alive?"

It's not wanking its highly skilled hence the rigorous training night after night

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm first aid and defib trained. Thankfully have never had to use it

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Anyone with a defibrillator at work should check out http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20413536

"More than 1,300 emergency heart devices in public places like shopping centres may not work because of a battery fault, warns a UK health regulator."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been first aider for 9 years all I've had to deal with is cuts and a diabetic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pediatric First Aider with CPR

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

First aider for nearly 20 years. Had to use it a few times - twice on family members.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Pediatric First Aider with CPR

Cream, plasters & ralgex?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pediatric First Aider with CPR

Cream, plasters & ralgex?"

and where would u like that combination to be put? lol

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By *nfieldishCouple
over a year ago

Enfield

Emergency first response here and O2 qualified as both divers...

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Pediatric First Aider with CPR

Cream, plasters & ralgex?

and where would u like that combination to be put? lol

On my swelling please. Left a bit, right a bit, ooh that's better.

Don't you just hate pulling your muscle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pediatric First Aider with CPR

Cream, plasters & ralgex?

and where would u like that combination to be put? lol

On my swelling please. Left a bit, right a bit, ooh that's better.

Don't you just hate pulling your muscle"

yeah but u dont need a plaster for it ............. lol

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By *r ManxMan
over a year ago

NeverWhere

I think basic DR abc First Aid should be tought at school and standard First Aid to everyone who does a driving test.

Without basic life suport you might as well call the undertaker instead of 999.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Pediatric First Aider with CPR

Cream, plasters & ralgex?

and where would u like that combination to be put? lol

On my swelling please. Left a bit, right a bit, ooh that's better.

Don't you just hate pulling your muscle

yeah but u dont need a plaster for it ............. lol

You do if it blisters

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

I work in a vets .. I sure they could patch me up if necessary .. I have thus far avoided any first aid course .

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By *r ManxMan
over a year ago

NeverWhere

"I'm a consultant cardiologist" he replied.

I left him to get on with it and moved away

I had that but got called to a man with chest pain who got stroppy with me then told me he was a GP

physician heal thy self came to mind good job i am a professional as he was having a heart attack

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pediatric First Aider with CPR

Cream, plasters & ralgex?

and where would u like that combination to be put? lol

On my swelling please. Left a bit, right a bit, ooh that's better.

Don't you just hate pulling your muscle

yeah but u dont need a plaster for it ............. lol

You do if it blisters "

u r hoping to be bandaged and mummified lol

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

first aider for ten years,and used it a fair few times

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Pediatric First Aider with CPR

Cream, plasters & ralgex?

and where would u like that combination to be put? lol

On my swelling please. Left a bit, right a bit, ooh that's better.

Don't you just hate pulling your muscle

yeah but u dont need a plaster for it ............. lol

You do if it blisters

u r hoping to be bandaged and mummified lol

Mm*^$mm@"mm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been a first aider for most of my adult life, have found it useful on many occasssions, especially when my mum was about to rub butter into my dads sunburn! Ffs noooo

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"...........my mum was about to rub butter into my dads sunburn! Ffs noooo"

Maybe that's their 'thing'.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Waste of time, money and energy...We all . as human, have a fist aid instinct "

You are so wrong. I have saved the life of one of my own kids through what I learnt on First Aid. Also, have many times gave good medical response to injuries of friends & family.

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By *orkieMan
over a year ago

Who knows

Currently just Emergency First Aid certified, but have previously been First Aid at Work, Diver Medic and O2 Administration certified

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"First aider for nearly 20 years. Had to use it a few times - twice on family members."

Yet you didn't go to the hospital straight away when you nearly cut your thumb off???!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A course on First Aid will count towards my CPD, and it will be useful knowledge to have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First aider since school days, recently defib trained also.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not me the only place blood should be in my book is in a nice stiff cock!

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

"First aider for nearly 20 years. Had to use it a few times - twice on family members.

Yet you didn't go to the hospital straight away when you nearly cut your thumb off???!!!!!

I know!!!! But you don't think when it's yourself. I thought it would stop if I applied pressure.... didn't realise how much damage I had done

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