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Original poster

Can we have a First Aid thread please?

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PureAsTheColdDrivenSnow · 03/03/2010 00:45

within general health?

after this thread I was reminded about how many people have bad first aid knowledge.

There could be a disclaimer at the top about liability, but I think it could be a really useful topic.

fanks.

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southeastastra · 06/03/2010 20:50

there's so much out there on the www, it's not needed. and imo if someone posts for advice they want to talk to a real person.

Nessarose · 06/03/2010 20:45

Bumpity bump

Nymphadora · 05/03/2010 10:45

That's a good idea

Nessarose · 04/03/2010 22:24

bump

Nessarose · 03/03/2010 14:23

Could we have a web chat with a paramedic/st johns ambulance member?
It might be better than a topic.

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PureAsTheColdDrivenSnow · 03/03/2010 09:25

I meant a topic where people could perhaps ask for basic first aid advice, I see that maybe it's not a good idea, and perhaps a link to NHS direct or a section with first aid info might be useful.

no need to be sarky.

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BariatricObama · 03/03/2010 09:20

yes we could talk folk through open heart surgery or appendectomies. makes so much more sense than phoning nhs direct

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PureAsTheColdDrivenSnow · 03/03/2010 09:18

yes, perhaps a first aid section instead.

I've seen a lot of posts with OP's asking for basic first aid advice, and a lot of people go to MN first.

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Nymphadora · 03/03/2010 08:18

What about a first aid section on MN rather than talk?

madwomanintheattic · 03/03/2010 06:28

no. not keen.

dangerous imo. run an nhs-direct link top right if you feel you need to get involved.

giraffesCantCeilidhDance · 03/03/2010 06:17

I think the last thing you need in an emergency is MN, if you need advice then nhs 24/999

If minor and online advice then would advise nhs website - on MN you will get a whole range of views/experiences, some from medical background, some from old wives tales and some random and dangerous.

I do agree that some sort of encouragement to do a first aid course is helpful. I always think it should be part of antenatal care for parents to be given first aid courses, just basic stuff but could be life saving.

3littlefrogs · 03/03/2010 05:32

How would you police the qualifications and quality of advice? I have seen some really appalling and dangerous advice on MN. How is a person who doesn't know any better to tell the difference?

What would be useful, IMO would be a campaign and links to local and national first aid classes, encouraging ALL parents to go and do a course.

In an emergency situation, you don't really want people relying on an internet forum - IMO.

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