Paediatric First Aid Book – PFA (A5)

Paediatric First Aid Book – PFA (A5) – V7 April 2026

The course book for the 2-day Paediatric First Aid (PFA) course, and equally suited to the 1-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) course. Written for anyone caring for infants and children – nurseries, childminders and schools – it uses clear language and dynamic graphics throughout. Reviewed by FAIB’s first aid trainers and medical team, and fully updated to the 2025 Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

What’s inside

• First aid essentials – what first aid is, infection control and first aid kit contents
• Life-saving actions – assessing the scene, prevention of paediatric cardiac arrest, prioritising casualties, response levels, the primary and secondary surveys, child/adolescent CPR (1-18), infant CPR (under 1), using an AED, the CPR flow chart, recognising cardiac arrest and the recovery position
• Choking – hypoxia and choking, with separate treatment guidance for infants and for children, adolescents and adults
• Seizures – generalised seizures, focal seizures and febrile convulsions
• Wounds and bleeding – types of bleeding, bleeding treatment, life-threatening bleeding, wound packing, tourniquets, embedded objects, penetrating wounds, internal bleeding, amputations, cuts, bruises, nosebleeds and hypovolaemic shock
• Medical conditions – epilepsy, diabetes (hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia), asthma, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis and sickle cell anaemia
• Trauma – fractures and dislocations, strains and sprains, applying a sling, head, neck and spinal injuries, concussion, compression and skull fracture
• Foreign objects – nose, ears or other orifice, splinters, swallowed objects and eye injuries
• Poisons – corrosive and non-corrosive substances, and inhalation of fumes
• Bites and stings
• Burns and scalds – chemical burns, electrical burns and electric shock
• Temperature extremes – heat exhaustion, heat stroke and hypothermia
• Serious illness – meningitis, sepsis, croup and caring for an unwell child
• Incident reporting forms, plus a test-your-knowledge quiz with answers and references

Key details

• Current edition: V7 April 2026 – updated to the 2025 Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
• 84 pages, A5 format – pre-boxed in the pack sizes shown in the dropdown
• From £1.58 per book – the price per book falls as quantity increases
• Matching PowerPoints and updated teaching materials available for FAIB Training Providers
• Also available as a digital e-book or personalised with your company branding

Using up older stock? Download the free A4 insert sheet summarising the key changes, with a QR code linking students to the full list of updates.

PFA Summary Sheet – Download
Book Updates – Full list of changes – Download

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