Severe Bleeding
Severe or excessive bleeding can be caused by various factors like gashes, cuts, tears and other injuries. A person who is bleeding excessively can die within five minutes, so it’s imperative to stop blood loss as soon as possible. Even a minor injury can result in severe external bleeding, depending on where it is on […]
Understanding the Recovery Position
The recovery position is one of the easiest first aid techniques that can be used to protect an unconscious person until they are taken to the hospital by professional first aiders. Oxygen is also required, especially in the case of a person who is breathing but in an irregular manner. In this blog, let’s dive […]
How to Dress A Wound
Knowing how to dress a wound appropriately is a crucial skill that can save lives and prevent a situation from getting out of control. When done right, wound dressings help prevent wounds and cuts from getting infected. However, you must assess the wound before deciding how to dress it. Let’s go through the essential steps […]
How to Stop Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, they are usually not something you should be worried about. However, for someone who has never experienced them, they can seem concerning, making them feel apprehensive. It is important to remember that it is highly unlikely that your nosebleed poses a threat to your medical health, and you generally will […]
How to Stop Bleeding
Accidents can happen out of the blue and when they do occur, it isn’t uncommon to see a person bleeding, which can be extremely scary. It could be just a little scrape or something way more serious, irrespective of the severity of the wound it’s super important to know what to do to stop the […]
How to Use a Defibrillator
What is a Defibrillator A defibrillator is an automated device that emits an electrical shock to get the heart beating again in case of cardiac arrest. These devices are not only available in ambulances; you can easily find them in public spaces like train stations. The device is also known as a defib or an […]
CPR STEPS: Essential Procedures
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential life saving technique that can drastically improve the chances of survival in emergencies such as a cardiac arrest. Knowing CPR steps can empower you to act quickly and effectively in a critical situation. Let’s break down the 7 steps of CPR. What Are the 7 Steps of CPR? Step […]
Three P’s In First Aid
Imagine being in a situation where an accident or a medical emergency occurs, instead of panicking and wondering what to do you can efficiently manage the situation by familiarising yourself with the 3 P’s of first aid. Let’s have a close look at the three P’s of first aid and understand how they can be […]
Understanding Epilepsy
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disease that is widespread and numerous people across the whole world suffer from it. It is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. Anyone, irrespective of their age, sex or race can develop epilepsy. What is a Seizure? A seizure is when damaged brain cells send an excessive surge […]
Choking First Aid
Understanding Choking Food Choking: The Adult Nemesis Have you ever experienced the panic of someone choking? I have, and let me tell you, it is not something you would want to confront without adequate preparation. I am referring to both Food choking in adults and babies choking – either way you need to be prepared […]