First Aid

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Free first aid guide
I believe everyone should have a knowledge of basic first aid, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This Lens is dedicated to providing accurate, reliable and up-to-date emergency first aid information. Enjoy reading, the information to read here could help you save someone's life! Want to learn more about first aid? Pick up a first aid manual today! Looking for free first aid training or a first aid powerpoint?

First Aid - Bee Careful
Bee Careful
Wasps, bees, ants and other hymenopterans generally go about their business without bothering anyone. Once targeted, one has little protection from the insect's venomous stinger, designed by nature to inflict sharp pain. The worst is over in a few minutes as the body responds immediately to the sting by releasing fluid from the blood to flush out the poison. There will be redness and swelling for a few hours. Others will suffer a delayed reaction including low-grade fever, mild nausea, tiredn...

First Aid - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. CPR involves a combination of mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing and chest compression that keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until more definitive medical treatment can restore a normal heart rhythm. When the heart stops, the absence of oxygenated blood can cause irreparable brai...

First Aid - Emergency First Aid
The ABC's of Emergency First Aid
Often our first reaction to coming upon a serious injury is often excitable and confusing. To some extent, we tend to panic. Often all the things we have learned about first aid vanish. Most of us react well to less serious medical problems or injuries. When a person gets a cut, or even when he falls and breaks an arm, it is easy to see and understand what is wrong and to handle it without great emotion or confusion. Panic happens most often when the victim is unconscious, dazed, or where the...

First Aid
What is First Aid?
First aid is a series of simple, life-saving medical techniques that a non-doctor or layman can be trained to perform. First aid is emergency care given immediately to an injured person. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive before regular medical services arrive or can be reached. The 3 main aims of first aid, commonly referred to as the 3 Ps are:     * Preserve life     * Prevent further in...

First Aid - Hypothermia
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is usually caused by prolonged exposure to cold. When more heat is lost than the body can generate, hypothermia can result. It is accelerated by wet or damp clothing or sudden contact with cold water. Common causes include wearing wet clothing for a prolonged period of time in windy weather, heavy exertion, or poor fluid or food intake. Anyone can suffer from hypothermia, but some get cold faster than others and should always be watched carefully in cold conditions, as they may no...

Learn First Aid Online
Learn first aid online for free!
The internet is full of free first aid resources. You can pick up lots of tips and advice from websites. There are however lots of spammy and factually incorrect websites out there. This Lens is dedicated to sifting the "best from the rest!". You can suggest links using our Guestbook or via the "Add to the list" button :-) Looking for free online first aid training or a first aid powerpoint? Happy reading!

First Aid Training
Why should you help.
All too often people do not lend a helping hand to those in need. Whether it is due to time constraints, a lack of understanding of the situation or maybe you just plain don't know how to help. We are often scared that we could injure the person more or embarrass ourselves by stepping up in the wrong situation or even put ourselves in harms way. This is very true but there are also some simple guidelines to follow to better prepare yourself in an emergency situation and feel more confident in...

Using First Aid Supplies
First Aid Training
First Aid is used in a variety of situations. If someone suffers a minor injury such as a small cut or blow, it can be treated easily with basic first aid knowledge and equipment from a first aid kit. First aid is also used in temporarily treating more serious injuries or illnesses until more professional medical help arrives. For instance if a person fainted or collapsed, someone trained in first aid could put them in the recovery position, check their airways and loosen their clothing etc. ...

First aid myths
Common First Aid Myths
When it comes to emergency 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 cause harm to the casualty. Here are some of the most common first aid myths in existence. Please feel free to suggest a myth using our guestbook! Looking for free online first aid training or a first aid powerpoint?