Be the Hero
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Reported by Zainab Zaman
Royal Life Saving Bahrain (RLSB) yesterday organized an event at the British Preparatory School to equip people taking care of children with life-saving skills. The ‘Save a Little Life’ workshop drew attendees eager to learn how to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants, children, and adults.
With a focus on combating both minor mishaps and major incidents, the workshop provided invaluable knowledge on drowning incidents, CPR techniques, wound care, and managing unconscious children and infants.
Participants, which included parents, nannies, and individuals working with children, expressed appreciation for the interactive and informative nature of the session. Sam Rahman, General Manager of the Royal Life Saving Bahrain, emphasized the importance of preparedness during emergencies involving children.
“First-aid training is crucial for everyone, particularly those responsible for the safety of children,” Rahman stated. He highlighted the practicality of the workshop content, tailored to address common occurrences such as nosebleeds, cuts, and bruises, as well as more serious incidents like unconsciousness.
The workshop’s impact was underscored by Hassan Alsammak, whose four-year-old daughter was rescued from choking on food by Robyn Travis, a teacher at British Preparatory School who was trained through the Royal Life Saving Bahrain.
Personal motivation
Alsammak shared his personal motivation for attending the workshop, reflecting on the frightening experience and his determination to be better prepared for any future emergencies involving his children.
“My daughter was saved because her teacher took a course with RLSB. I can’t imagine not knowing to help my children if God forbids that day comes,” he said. “ I learned a lot about how to handle the automated external defibrillator and that CPR is different for children and adults, I feel more equipped for any emergencies with my children,” he added.
Similarly, Lilonnie Price, a mother of two, expressed newfound confidence in her ability to handle emergencies following the workshop. “Being equipped with first-aid training has given me the assurance to respond effectively in situations involving my children or any child in need,” Price remarked, emphasizing the value of CPR knowledge and basic first-aid skills.
Multiple opportunities
Sam Rahman revealed that the ‘Save a Little Life’ workshops are held regularly, offering individuals multiple opportunities to enhance their life-saving abilities.
Additionally, Rahman disclosed the success of a fundraising campaign initiated by the JPL league, which aims to provide defibrillators for sports teams and facilities in memory of Elliott Walsh, a young boy who tragically passed away due to sudden unexplained death in childhood.
“The defibrillator fund is a tribute to Elliott’s legacy, ensuring that sports teams and facilities have access to life-saving equipment,” Rahman explained.
He said RLSB is supporting the campaign by providing training for coaches and facilitating the acquisition of defibrillators, further reiterating the commitment to safeguarding lives and honouring the memory of Elliott Walsh.
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