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When someone suffers a cardiac arrest every second counts. Early CPR and defibrillation provide the best of chance of survival. These make up the so-called ‘Chain of Survival‘. You can find out more information about CPR...
At firstaidforfree.com we pride ourselves on providing high quality first aid information for free with no hidden charges or ‘certificate fees’. Our mission is to raise the awareness of first aid and help promote...
To celebrate the release of the updated 10th edition of the UK’s official first aid manual we’re giving away a copy for free! The First Aid Manual is the UK’s only fully authorised first aid guide,...
If you’ve ever taken a first aid course or first aid class you may have been taught about the primary survey. In this blog post we explain more about the primary survey and how...
Our sister site firstaidpowerpoint.org provides free first aid PowerPoint presentations for anyone to download and use when teaching first aid. We haven’t updated the site in a while. As a result, we’ve now started...
Any first aider will know that documentation is incredibly important. There is no ‘set’ way to document a patient, however below is a suggested guide based around basic abbreviations used in the medical world....
First aid is an important lifeskill, we believe that everyone should have knowledge of basic first aid. However first aid doesn’t just apply to humans! Knowledge of basic pet first aid is important for...
First aid exams can seem scary but you don’t need to worry! Here at firstaidforfree.com we’ve got a load of resources to help you pass any first aid or CPR exam. Whether you’re taking...
We have all heard the phrase ‘safety first’ and we should all be aware that being prepared is the best strategy for any emergency situation. Medical emergencies and dangerous situations happen all the time and...
What is a puncture wound? A puncture wound occurs when an object pierces the skin and enters into the body. This creates an open wound which is painful and may be bleeding. Punctures may...
Choking can be one of the most terrifying situations you can find yourself in – even more so for children. It is therefore very important to know what to do if you happen to...
Want to learn first aid online? Our free online first aid course has been upgraded and revamped with new first aid modules. As part of this upgrade we’ve rolled out online first aid certificates...
Scrapes are common injuries which can often be treated effectively with simple first aid. What is a scrape? An area where the skin is rubbed off is called a scrape. This is not a...
Practicing first aid isn’t easy. It’s hard to simulate a real life accident to allow first aiders to practice their lifesaving skills. One thing you can make very easily however is fake blood. Making...
