First aid - NHS
WEBOverview First aid. After an incident. CPR. Recovery position. Every year in the UK, thousands of people die or are seriously injured in incidents. Many deaths could be prevented if first aid was given before emergency services arrive. What to do. If someone is injured, you should:
First aid | British Red Cross
WEBLook out for any dangers and only act when you're confident it is safe to do so. On this page you can: learn or teach simple first aid skills. find a free first aid workshop. book a paid first aid course with Red Cross Training. download our …
First aid advice | St John Ambulance
WEBFirst aid is a simple skill, but it has an incredible impact. This first aid advice section from St John Ambulance examines a range of common conditions and explains how you can treat them using first aid.
First aid - After an incident - NHS
WEBIf someone is injured in an incident, first check that you and the person who is injured are not in any danger. If you are, make the situation safe. When it's safe to do so, assess the person who is injured and, if necessary, dial 999 for …
First aid - CPR - NHS
WEBOverview. After an incident. CPR. Recovery position. This page gives information and guidance about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This includes hands-only CPR and CPR with rescue breaths. If someone is unconscious and not breathing normally, call 999 and start CPR straight away.
First aid - Wikipedia
WEBFirst aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery until medical services arrive. First aid is generally performed by someone with basic medical training.
First aid reference guide - St John Ambulance
WEBFirst aid is the immediate assistance given to someone who is ill or injured. In the vital few minutes before the emergency services arrive basic first aid can be the diference between life and death. The five most common causes of needless death from a lack of first aid are: choking. the heart not beating.
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