<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysite]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:50:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Our Students: Why the Slishman Pressure Wrap is the New Gold Standard for School Bleeding Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a school setting, massive arterial bleeds are rare, but fractures, sprains, and head wounds are common. A tourniquet is a specific-use tool—it is useless for a head wound or a sprained ankle. The Slishman Pressure Wrap is a "multi-tool" for school health:]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/protecting-our-students-why-the-slishman-pressure-wrap-is-the-new-gold-standard-for-school-bleeding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d41985838edf8f8dd3d4bc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:42:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_1ae86e4b1f054c6ebf49d53ed4b30547~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Back Blow: The Nuanced Reality of De-Choking Devices in UK Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is this "Last Resort" status critical? In high-stress environments, mechanical reliance often leads to "skill fade" in Basic Life Support (BLS). If staff believe a device is a "magic bullet," they may subconsciously de-prioritize the physical force required for successful back blows. A device is a supplement to training, not a substitute for it.]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/beyond-the-back-blow-the-nuanced-reality-of-de-choking-devices-in-uk-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3dfa9954483bc03881cf5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:36:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_71b0489021a247058cc9fb7a9b52df2f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Our Smallest: Navigating the 2025 EYFS Updates on Choking and Anaphylaxis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supervision during mealtimes is now a specialized requirement. A staff member with a full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate must be present in the room while children eat]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/protecting-our-smallest-navigating-the-2025-eyfs-updates-on-choking-and-anaphylaxis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2cf7b84368b484103ab07</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:12:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_159bb8597f5c48efa51c1497d139910c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CRITICAL UPDATE: Button Battery Emergency Protocol]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jam vs. Honey Protocol: Age-Specific Clinical Justification]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/critical-update-button-battery-emergency-protocol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2ce1df7044e6cf7b03519</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:06:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_678117221bc44151851fc30c6ee6ccf4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooling the Ouch: Why Burn Gels are a Game-Changer for Childhood Burn First Aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Advantages of Hydrogel-Based Dressings]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/cooling-the-ouch-why-burn-gels-are-a-game-changer-for-childhood-burn-first-aid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2ccdff7044e6cf7b032ed</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_4e527e310eb4442e8de851a482adbb2a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briefing Document: AED and First Aid Guidance for Schools in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[AEDs should ideally be located within a two-minute brisk walk of likely areas of need, such as sports facilities. "Devices should ideally be situated no further than a two-minute brisk walk from the areas where they are most likely to be needed."]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/briefing-document-aed-and-first-aid-guidance-for-schools-in-england</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2cbd1c53e2b8fe12253bf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:55:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_f472b84e71224bc4b3c203f8c7402c0d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risk vs. Readiness: Why You Should Keep Your Recalled HeartSine AED on the Wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the split second of a cardiac arrest, is the risk of a technical glitch greater than the risk of empty hands?]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/risk-vs-readiness-why-you-should-keep-your-recalled-heartsine-aed-on-the-wall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2c8c684368b4841039f72</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:44:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_6464aa709ea0417eb81503c6f00e0c1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[That 'Cleansing' Wipe Could Be Contaminated: A UK Government Warning, Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[That 'Cleansing' Wipe Could Be Contaminated: A UK Government Warning, Explained]]></description><link>https://www.firstaidgarage.co.uk/post/that-cleansing-wipe-could-be-contaminated-a-uk-government-warning-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2c63af7044e6cf7b02871</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:36:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/28944f_66b03a6d29b34413a93d5c30c6870493~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Kenny</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>