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I'll have a go on that level now and try and help you.
best thing to do would be to go up against the wall before the stairs and press x to stand with your back against it. Then press right on the controller and gun em down as quick as possible and then go back against the wall.
Also, do you know how to rest? Just go and stand next to a wall and you will regain health.