Level 3 Award In Paediatric First Aid
Introduction The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid is an indispensable qualification for professionals working with children such as teachers, childminders and nursery workers. The course equips learners with all of the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergencies involving infants or children; infant resuscitation being one of the cornerstones of paediatric first aid that all caregivers must master. What Is Infant Resuscitation (IRS)? Infant Resuscitation refers to the process of revitalizing an unconscious or unresponsive newborn who has stopped breathing or experienced an irregular heartbeat, by providing oxygenated blood directly into their brain and vital organs to prevent organ damage or death. Reviving such babies involves various steps which require high levels of skill and knowledge for success. Why Is Infant Resuscitation Necessary? Infant Resuscitation is essential, given how fragile babies can be. Due to not yet developed lungs, babies ha...