First aid myth-busting – the top 5 first aid myths
When it comes to first aid, there are several well-popularised myths about what to do in certain situations. These myths are unlikely to help, and in some cases may even harm the patient. Here...
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Free Online Courses for First Aiders
First aiders have a responsibility to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. There are a number of online courses that you can use for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Some of these go beyond...
Help Get First Aid on the National Curriculum – We did it!
The British Heart Foundation has been campaigning for Emergency Life Support skills to be included on the national curriculum in the UK. When someone is having a heart attack, has serious bleeding, choking, is unconscious or in...
First Aid for Major Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
Most of us are allergic to something whether it be pets, pollen in the air or certain foods. Normally, the allergic reaction consists of mild discomfort and irritation such as a rash and doesn’t...
First Aid Tip: First Aid for Fainting
Most of us will have experienced a faint at some point in our lives, but what exactly causes this phenomenon? What is a faint and why does it happen? A faint is a brief...
Bondi Rescue – Watch a real life successful resuscitation
Bondi Rescue have an amazing clip on YouTube of a successful resuscitation carried out by some of their off-duty lifeguards. A Japanese student, Takahiro Ono, is pulled from the water in cardiac arrest. The...
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Overview
CPR, kiss of life, resuscitation, heart massage. There are numerous terms used for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the media and general public. These terms can sometimes lead to confusion around CPR and what it...
In case of emergency (ICE) on your mobile phone
Do you have your mobile phone handy? If so, take a few seconds to get it out and add an ICE (in case of emergency) contact. An In Case of Emergency contact is someone...
First Aid for Severe Bleeding
The average person has around 8 – 10 pints of blood in their body. Our blood is vital to life. It carries Oxygen to all the cells in our body and removes waste products...
First Aid for Minor Burns
Minor or first degree burns are incredibly common household injuries. Our homes are full of items which can cause burns – hair straighteners, kettles, toasters, electric heaters. The list is endless! Generally, burns are caused...
How to Call an Ambulance?
When a medical emergency occurs, calling for an ambulance could help you save someone’s life. Every second counts in such situations. However, not everyone knows how to call an ambulance. Some aren’t aware of...
Recognising a Stroke – the FAST Test
It’s crazy to think 1 in 6 people worldwide will suffer a stroke in their lifetime. In the United States, on average, one person every 40 seconds has a stroke. Early medical treatment can...
How to Stop Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds occur when one of the blood vessels in the nose’s lining bursts. Owing to the position of the nose and the high density of blood vessels it contains, nosebleeds are quite common. Although...
Useful books for first aiders
The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide – 2018 (John Furst) Written by First Aid For Free’s creator John Furst, this concise informative guide is the perfect ‘go to’ for a first aider on the...
