Category: First aid blog

The PQRST mnemonic is a valuable tool for pain assessment when responding to medical emergencies.  You can use it to gather information about the patient’s symptoms and level of pain. It can help you...

If you’ve ever experienced being in an accident, you may remember responders asking if you were in pain. It’s one of the first things they ask to know if you’re injured. In the medical...

Sprained, fractured, and dislocated fingers are commonplace in high-impact activities such as contact or ball sports. In fact, it’s the most common sports-related injury among young adults in the US. Sustaining a finger injury...

Why is First Aid Important? First aid refers to the initial medical attention given immediately after an injury or an accident. It’s a short-term treatment that doesn’t require special training or technology to administer....

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Hypoxia occurs when there is a lack of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxia is important as the brain requires a constant supply of oxygen to function normally. If a lack of oxygen exists for longer...

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. An AED is a device which delivers an electrical shock to victims of sudden cardiac arrest (where the heart has stopped beating). So how does an AED work? An AED is a...

Broken bones, or fractures, are common injuries amongst children and adults. A fracture occurs when excessive force is applied to a bone resulting in a break. Let’s look at the main types of fracture...

Many injuries and sudden illnesses can be cared for without medical attention. For these or for situations requiring medical attention later, it is a good idea to have useful first aid supplies on hand...

Chest pain called angina pectoris can result from coronary heart disease just as a heart attack does. Angina happens when the heart muscle does not get as much blood as it needs (which means...

You may encounter emergency situations with two or more victims. This is often the case in multiple car accidents or disasters. After making a quick scene survey, it is necessary to decide who is...

You should do a 10-second scene survey. As you approach an emergency scene, scan the area for immediate dangers to yourself or to the injured victim. For example, if an automobile accident has left...

All of us should be able to perform first aid because we will eventually find ourselves in a situation requiring it either for another or for ourselves. The risk of injury while travelling, working,...