First aid saves lives and knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. First aid is a simple skill, but it has an incredible impact. Everyone should get the opportunity to learn it.
In this first aid advice section, we give first aid advice for parents covering a range of different conditions. We also look at life saving first aid techniques, like the primary survey for assessing casualties, and describe in detail the role of a first aider.
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 for parents
First aid techniques
What to do as a first aider
Loss of responsiveness
Breathing
Heart
Head
Bleeding
Bones and muscles
Skin
Hot and cold conditions
Illnesses and conditions
Poisoning
The advice provided in this section is no substitute for proper first aid training.
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What to do in an emergency situation
What to do if an adult is bleeding
What to do if an adult is choking
What to do if an adult is having a heart attack
How to use a defibrillator
What to do if an adult is unresponsive
What to do if an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally
How to treat a burn or scald
How to hold a baby in the recovery position
What to do if a baby is having a seizure
What to do if a baby has stopped breathing
What to do if a baby is choking
What to do if a baby is unresponsive
Five ways to save someone's life
Five ways you can save your baby's life
What to do if a child has stopped breathing normally