Netcare Mulbarton paramedics teach young learners the basics
The purpose of this day is to remind the people how they could reduce accidents and brain injuries.
FOREST Hill Primary learners had an opportunity to meet the paramedics from Netcare Mulbarton where they were taught about how to prevent head injuries, CPR demonstrations were done and they were also taught about the importance of washing their hands on March 27.
Priscilla Yerriah, unit manager of Netcare Mulbarton emergency department said this is in line with the World Head Injury Awareness Day which was celebrated on March 20.
“Apart from teaching them about CPR and hand hygiene, we also taught them about the importance of wearing helmets when riding their bicycles or skateboards,” she said.
Every year the number of people who suffers from a mild bump on their head to severe brain injury, increases.
The purpose of this day is to remind people how they can reduce accidents and brain injuries. It advocates the correct usage of safety gadgets such as helmets and seat belts, which can prevent damage to the head when one is involved in accident situations.
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