Meditrain Manawatu

01/03/2023

Please, please, please, learn first aid! It is a gift to yourself and those around you to know what to do in an emergency and just like this child’s father, he was able to save their 5yo who choked on a grape.

"Last night Olivia nearly died.
And it was my fault.
I made her and Oscar a snack, handful of grapes and some dried cereal.
It was the first time since hearing about that poor child who died choking on a grape that I didn't cut them in half.
I figured- she's almost 5, she isn't the kind of kid to shovel food and choke, and I was rushing to finish cleaning the house.
So off she went up stairs with her bowls of snack to carry on playing with her brother. I continued hoovering, luckily I'd switched it off when I heard her at the top of the stairs. I knew in an instant what had happened. I ran to her. She couldn't breathe.
She had gone to chew a grape and it had shot to the back of her throat, gone down and got wedged.
I turned her over and hit her as hard as I could between the shoulder blades and still nothing. She was looking me dead in the eyes and her lips turned blue as she couldn't breathe.at.all.
Jamie finally managed to perform some manoeuvre on her that sent this grape pictured flying across the room.
I lay here now watching her sleep I've cried most the night & my heart hurts as I look at her chest where there are still nail indentations from where she clawed at her throat for air, PLEASE PLEASE let this be a reminder to all the parents out there - my life nearly changed forever last night all because of my carelessness."

This is the kind of post that we get tagged in that makes our stomach drop. But shortly after feel unbelievably relieved for this family. We are so glad that Olivia is okay, and we hope that her parents are too.

Please, learn first aid. Don't wait until something happens before you learn. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to save your child today 💜

19/01/2023

A very important video sharing what febrile seizures look like in infants, note: they do not always involve visible seizures. Pay attention to this video where they show what an "absent" seizure looks like in an infant.

08/01/2023

A very good reminder around preparing food for little ones.

02/01/2023

Meditrain Manawatu are hiring!

What we are looking for:

A background in emergency care or army,fire,nursing and police. A willingness to travel, working predominantly in the Wellington and kapiti region. A people person, ability to engage and hold an audience.

If you or someone you know have the skills we are looking for and think you will be a good fit as a first aid instructor,

Give John a call today on 0276535984

We would love to hear from you!

Meditrain Manawatu are seeking a skilled professional to work as a first aid instructor on a part time basis. You may be skilled in any of the below areas ...

31/12/2022

A day late to announce the lucky winner, our apologies!

The winner is Suzanne Williams thank you Suzanne for helping support and promote a small business in the Manawatu, it is very much appreciated! A very warm New year wishes to you. Please send through your contact details via PM so we can arrange postage of your first aid kit.

Many thanks,
John and the team at Meditrain Manawatu

27/12/2022

A gentle reminder around hot surfaces and our little ones feet. Ensure their feet are covered this summer 🌺

23/12/2022

It’s important for us to send you into the holiday season with first aid Knowledge and supplies. That’s why we would like to give away a free first aid kit!

All you need to do is like and share this post, by doing so you are promoting a small business and helping to reach more people and businesses who will benefit from first aid training in the manawatu and lower north island.

Conditions of entry:
•Competition open to lower north island residents only
•must have ‘liked’ Meditrain Manawatu page as well as the competition post
•have shared on your own page

Winners will be chosen at random on Friday 30th December 2022

Good luck and remember you never know when you will need the skills to safe a life 🏥

22/12/2022

22/12/2022

Christmas is a time to share with whānau and friends. Please be mindful when giving and receiving presents to little ones. Be aware that button batteries can be very dangerous for little people who like to put things in their mouth. Tip: have an adult install these prior to gifting and ensure they are screwed in place. Never gift batteries especially lithium batteries uninstalled to children.

Have a safe and happy Christmas from our whānau to yours 🎅