Kent ACF cadet puts First Aid Training into practice
21.09.11
St Mary’s Bay Cadet Annie Robertson, 14, recently administered vital first aid to a member of the public that had collapsed. She had only recently learned these skills whilst on annual camp with the Kent Army Cadet Force (KACF).
Cadet Robertson said: “When I was waiting for the bus I saw a man lying prone on the pavement opposite me. I went over to him and checked for any possible danger, I monitored his vital signs and responses. I remembered what I had been taught and opened his airways, checked he was breathing and put him into the recovery position. I knocked on the door of a nearby house and passed on all the important details of what had happened and asked the person to call an ambulance. We then waited for the ambulance to come before I got on my way to cadets. I was so pleased I was able to help someone in need and am proud that I am able to put my new skills to use and really make a difference, I hope he is making a speedy recovery,”
St Mary’s Bay Detachment Commander, Sergeant Major Trevor Fields said: “It wasn’t a life threatening situation but it could have been a lot worse had Annie not been there to assist, so many people can suffer from asphyxiation if they are not put into the recovery position, swallowing a tongue or choking on your own vomit can be very dangerous. I am really proud of her actions and this really does show that the Kent Army Cadets are teaching the youth of the county valuable life skills”.