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Over 50% of children in the UK lack basic knowledge of first aid, and would be unable to help at the scene of an accident. According to a recent survey by the British Red Cross and Toyota by the Children's Forum, 60% of children lack knowledge to help themselves and others at the scene of an accident. The children surveyed were between 9 and 13 years of age, the age range most at risk of injury on the road. More than 1,800 children in this group are killed or seriously injured in road accidents each year, and many lives could be saved if first aid given before emergency services arrive. The students are eager to change this, with 94% of them want to learn more about first aid.

In an article in 'The Scotsman last month, "Dr. Robert Stewart asks elementary students to be taught the principles of first aid and prevention accident as a lesson in the classroom.

"From an early age, children should be taught how to call an ambulance in an emergency and give a clear message on the phone. Recently, we had the example of a small child on the phone for help when her diabetic mother was having a crisis of low blood sugar.

When children play with their friends beyond the reach of adults, accidents can happen and simple first aid measures can be vital or even life saving. The bleeding is alarming, and his arrest is important. Children should know how to press firmly on a bleeding wound and elevate above the heart. "

In another recent survey conducted by the Red Cross, 90% of 1960 adults surveyed believed that first aid should be a compulsory lesson in school. Using simple first aid techniques, such as tilt head back to an unconscious person can save a life.

The dramatic increase in knife crime reported in the last year has led some inner city schools to install metal detectors in an attempt to prevent knives being carried to school. Could school children know what to do if faced with an injury to the knife?

The survey shows that only 42% of young people from 11 to 14 years would know how to treat someone with a knife injury to his hand, with 41% removed the knife and increasing blood loss.

"There are certain life-saving skills that all young people should know, wherever they live in the UK, and teach children in school is the ideal way for this to happen.
"However, the provision of first aid education curriculum varies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and anywhere young people should learn a broad set of skills that prepare them for an emergency " Joe Mulligan insists, head of first aid at the British Red Cross.

First aid could be included as part of Personal Social and Health at the school Education classes, and each school may decide to include in its agenda in the future. Be prepared for any emergency situation is the key to driving safely and effective.

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