Ceri Q&A answers!
Here are the Answers to the Ceri Q&A. We would like to thank everyone for taking part. We hope you enjoy the answers and be on the look out for more Q&A'S in the future!
Q: My husband does a lot of running but gets bad shin splints. What’s the best way to treat this?
A: Shin splints
They usually occur when people weight
They are easily treated with rest from the activity for up to 3 weeks, ice to the affected area for 10 minute periods every few hours for the first day or 2 and over the counter pain medication. If symptoms do not resolve, then seek help from your GP as this may indicate small stress fractures in the tibia. They may be prevented if your husband stretches well before exercise and ensures he is wearing the correct footwear.
Q: What are the most valuable skills you learnt while being a nurse?
A: I would have to say that although learning vital lifesaving skills were important it was learning how to communicate with people, especially those in pain or receiving bad news that was most valuable.
Q: How do you apply for work with Lubas?
A: If we require
Q: Hi Ceri, what is the minimum age children can learn CPR?
A: Whilst there is no minimum age set for children to learn CPR, research has shown that children under the age of 11 lack the physical strength to administer quality compressions to adults. However, it is possible to teach children about CPR and defibrillators from a younger age. CPR is now being brought into the high school curriculum which will allow 11-16 to learn CPR. The resuscitation council U.K also runs restart a heart day each year in October to encourage young people to learn CPR. We have taught year 6 students CPR on these days and have been impressed with their willingness to learn the skill.
Q: What do you love most about doing event and film cover?
A: For me it’s covering the construction of the sets, it always amazes me how an empty wooden room becomes a house from the
Q: I’m looking to become a nurse, is there any advice you’d give for someone just starting out?
A: I would recommend nursing as a career to anyone as it is such a diverse job that can take you in many directions. I would advise you to learn from your mentors and never forget the patient should always be your priority.
Q: It’s cool that you have worked in the premier league, do you feel there is more pressure working at that level?
A: Yeah, it was pretty cool, especially as I got to do it with Cardiff City. There is pressure at any level you are working at. In the premier league, you are conscious that there are cameras watching you, but you have support from a medical team. At lower levels, the pressure comes from there being a lack of support. In all situations, I follow the same structured approach to ensure the injured player always receives the correct care.
Q: Hello Ceri, I’m still a medical student but want to get into working pitchside, what courses & qualifications would I need to help me reach this goal?
A: There are a variety of courses we offer to help you reach your goal. Our FASE1 course teaches the basic first aid skills required for working pitchside. Our FASE2 course concentrates on more advanced first aid skills and how to assist a healthcare professional in the pitchside team. Our Sports Trauma Management course is aimed at healthcare professionals who would be team leader pitch side and offers instruction in advanced techniques. It is always a good idea to gain experience too so maybe once you have completed a course you could volunteer to offer assistance at university events.