Done and well done again for a happy outcomeThanks all, very grateful for your comments and greatly heartened to see that some will now go for a First Aid course / refresher.
I'm not a panicker by nature and didn't panic during the event, but I'll freely admit that I needed what my mother calls 'a little sit down' afterwards, that I was then rather 'emotional', and that I was more tired than I would have been after a full day's physical work.
@JP1 I'm one of the whingers who has complained about too many stickies, , but I've no objection to this being where it will get seen. (Grateful if you correct my typo in the title, the first 'or' should be an 'of')
@Jackov Altraids once I'd recovered myself somewhat, school training was my first thought. The good news is it will be in England and, hopefully, Wales from this year, I don't know about in Scotland or NI. For myself, it's an absolute no-brainer, everyone should have this training, and make it part of all driving tests too.
As for my girl... she is fine, back to being a chatterbox, tummy still sore but, in less than 48 hours, her back has gone from a bright red very wide 'glow' to a more focused bruise which, rather interestingly, shows the pattern of the fabric of the vest she was wearing! (see below)
Lastly, I kept the offending bit of sausage, it's wrapped up and in a freezer; if any of the children argue about attending First Aid courses, I doubt they will now, but if they do Exhibit A and a sharp talking to should turn them around.
Once again, thanks for all the kind words. Enough said!
View attachment 882513
Thank goodness for Heimlich technique tooReading this sent shivers down my spine, because the the very same happened to my son last year, only beef burger was the culprit.
Started with gentle pats on the back, nothing, harder thrusts with one hand on his chest, nothing then moved on to the Heimlich, and two attempts dislodged the burger.
I have done several first aid courses, the latest for coaching junior rugby. It is something we should all make time to do, and even if you are just refreshing your knowledge it all helps to give you confidence in your actions when they are needed, and keeps you up to date with the latest advice and technology (defibrillators etc).
Good on you Danllan