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The London Ambulance Service (LAS) has launched a campaign to get 1,000 extra Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public places across London. AEDs are a vital component of the Chain of Survival to help people who...
Being able to assess a patient’s level of consciousness is an important skill for any first aider. A wide range of injuries and medical conditions can affect the consciousness levels and first aiders should...
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,...
In our previous first aid blog post we explained about the primary survey. The focus of this post is now going to switch to the secondary survey. Remember the purpose of the primary survey...
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...
