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THINGS YOU HEAR IN A PUBLIC LOO

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Maria

Maria Report 13 Aug 2009 16:41

That's reminded me of something similar

On my last first aid course, the trainer told us that when you're doing CPR if you sing "Nelly the elephant" to yourself (or out loud!) once through the song gives you the required 30 chest compressions at a nice steady rhythm.

We looked great, about a dozen responsible adults bouncing up and down on blow up dolls singing Nelly the Elephant !!

Maria xx

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 13 Aug 2009 16:26

SueM you beat me to it, yes that is right, good to see it put into practice though.

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Julia

Julia Report 13 Aug 2009 15:42

SueM, i have never hard of this before, but what a brilliant idea. The children were not in the least bit embarresed, and just got on with it.
Julia in Derbyshire

Researching:
Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark

BarneyKent

BarneyKent Report 13 Aug 2009 14:53

I'll get mine to sing it 3 times to make sure !!!

Sue

Sue Report 13 Aug 2009 14:27

Something in my little brain says that the health department advised washing hands for the length of time it takes to sing Happy Birthday through TWICE.

This was to try and prevent the spread of swine flu.

Sue xx

BarneyKent

BarneyKent Report 13 Aug 2009 14:19

That is fantastic Julia!

What a great way to get children to wash hands properly after going to toilet. Will try it with my own grandkids. Thanks.

Julia

Julia Report 13 Aug 2009 14:03

I was in the public loo at the hospital yesterday, and a mother with two small children were queuing in front of me. A loo came vacant, so the two kiddies went in, while mum held the door. Then, another came empty, so I went in. I heard the children come out and go to the sink. Then they started to sing 'Happy Birthday' It appeared that the mother had taught the children to do this, as the length of time it took to sing through, was the length of time to wash their hands. It was so funny, I could not help but smile, making sure the children couldn't see me. OH, waiting outside, thought there was something wrong with me. I just found it so funny.
Julia in Derbyshire

Researching:
Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark