Posted on February 15, 2018 by akesis
Akesis are proud to be promoting and affiliated with the following Award
FAIB introduced the “In Safe Hands Award in 2017 at the request of Child Care settings.
The Award can be achieved by a Child Care setting or a Childminder the requirement is that the setting MUST HAVE a minimum of 35% of staff trained on the Paediatric First Aid course (12 hours) and a minimum of 35% of staff trained on the Emergency Paediatric course.
They must also have a Health & Safety Risk Assessment, a First Aid Risk Assessment and a First Aid Emergency Procedure Guide.
The cost per Child Care Setting is only £20 + VAT.
For more information about In Safe Hands Award please click here
Plaques for your Entrance
FAIB are now producing plaques for the IN SAFE HANDS AWARD
They are made of perspex and intended to go on the wall outside. The cost is £30
For pictures of the plaques please click here.
All prices are excluding VAT and delivery
Kind Regards
Ian Kershaw MBE
FOFATO
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Posted on February 5, 2018 by akesis
Changes to instructions on the administration of EpiPen® and EpiPen® Junior adrenaline autoinjector
Mylan UK has recently received an approval for a variation to the administration of EpiPen® and EpiPen® Junior adrenaline autoinjector. This update is in line with changes in the USA, Australia and some European countries. The changes have been implemented based on post marketing surveillance as well as the results of a review of relevant literature.
There is no change to the device or the drug (adrenaline); the change is in the instructions for use as outlined below:
- Reduced injection time from 10 to 3 seconds – this is based on research confirming delivery of adrenaline for 3 seconds is sufficient.
- Removal of the massage step after the injection – this step has been removed to simplify the process of administering EpiPen® or EpiPen® Junior.
- It is important to remember that, the effectiveness of the EpiPen® and EpiPen® Junior will not be impacted regardless of whether it is held for 3 or 10 seconds.
- Patients should be reassured that even if their product indicates it should be used for 10 seconds there will be no detrimental impact if it is only used for 3 seconds.
- The place where the adrenaline is administered is the same for all three injectors; Emerade®, EpiPen® and Jext® are injected into the muscle in the front quarter of the outer thigh. However, the method of administration for each autoinjector varies slightly. Training should be given to all those who might be required to administer the adrenaline in an emergency, such as family members and friends. You can also find help on the website relevant to the injector you carry. For Emerade® visit www.emerade-bausch.co.uk, for EpiPen® visit www.epipen.co.uk and for Jext® visit www.jext.co.uk.
- The adrenaline injectors prescribed in the UK at present are Emerade®, EpiPen® and Jext®. The Anaphylaxis Campaign has contacted ALK the pharmaceutical company that produces Jext® and Bausch and Lomb who produce Emerade® who have informed us that they have, at present, no plans the change the method of administration of their adrenaline autoinjectors.
- We expect EpiPen® and EpiPen® Junior with the 3 second label to enter pharmacies in the UK from November 2017 onwards. There may still be some EpiPen® and EpiPen® Junior with the 10 second label available on the market.
- The changes above are aimed to improve patient compliance.
Thanks to Anaphylaxis Uk for providing the above information
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Posted on January 25, 2018 by akesis
Email from a customer following their Paediatric First Aid course the previous weekend:
Hi Chris
Thank you so much for the course, we all really enjoyed it!
It was action stations when a child choked on cucumber this week, but Rachel knew exactly what to do!
Conversations generated from your training and training put into action!
Thank you again
Sara
Twyford Pre-School Nursery
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Posted on January 16, 2018 by akesis
First Aid at Work Course
To be held in STREET, Somerset
Dates: March 19th, 20th, 21st
Time: 9am – 4pm
Price: £150pp
Limited places left
Contact us now to book your place
T: 01823 668604
M: 07891865018
E: info@akesisfirstaid.com
Interactive training including casualty simulation to ensure you leave the course competent and confident in dealing any emergency situation at work
Treating an embedded object
Cooperation to treat a head injury
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Posted on October 26, 2017 by akesis
Based in Wellington, Somerset, we are aiming to support local businesses with their First Aid requirements.
As such we are offering reduced costs for any First Aid course booked by the end of 2017.
An example:
Normal price for one day Emergency First Aid at Work course is £65pp. We will run a course for any business based in or around Wellington for just £45pp if you have a group of 5 or more.
Next Paediatric course to be held in Wellington on November 12th. 10am – 4pm. Cost to local residents just £60pp This is a blended course, students will undertake the first part on line followed up by the practical face to face session in November.
Offers available on other courses, contact us for more information or to discuss your requirements.
01823 668604 / 07891 865 018
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Posted on October 1, 2017 by akesis
First Aid Training
Keep Halloween Safe
Halloween is a tradition that has become more and more popular in the UK, one that brings a lot of excitement and sometimes lack of carefulness. Most Halloween accidents happen from falls and pedestrian-versus-car crashes. A little foresight can make this night much safer for everyone.
Motorists need to take special care to be alert on Halloween and to watch for children who may be darting out from between cars and running across streets. Children may be in places you least expect them, such as walking on roads and jumping off curbs, so you need to take care when exiting and entering driveways, roads, and alleys. Keep an eye out for children in dark clothing the entire evening.
Some other Halloween tips include:
- All children under age 12 need to have an adult or an older, responsible youth supervising them while they go door to door
- Give children…
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Posted on September 23, 2017 by akesis
This is Kayleigh, one of my students who discussed today how her son nearly died of Meningitis. She followed her instincts and got help even though he didn’t have a rash.
Kayleigh said ” Kodie had cold hands and feet and a high temperature – at no point did he have a rash. I knew something wasn’t right so I rushed him straight to the hospital, where they did test and found out he had meningitis. I didn’t think it would be that as there was no rash, which was all I knew about meningitis. Parents need to be aware of all the signs as it can save lives”
Make sure you are aware of all the signs. We run regular paediatric first aid courses which cover childhood illnesses and injuries.
Contact us now for more information
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