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Diabetes is a very common condition worldwide. It is estimated 29.1 million Americans (nearly 10% of the population) have diabetes. In this first aid blog post we discuss diabetes and consider the difference between...
Knowing the appropriate first aid at work techniques is vital for improving safety in the workplace. In this first aid blog post we discuss the most common workplace first aid injuries and medical conditions which are...
In this blog post we describe the primary goals of first aid – the three Ps and the three Bs! The 3p’s – The Primary Goals of First Aid There are three primary goals...
PQRST is a really useful first aid mnemonic to use when assessing pain. At firstaidforfree.com we love our first aid mnemonics and we’ve tried to compile a list of the best first aid mnemonics...
What is 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...
In most people, an insect bite or sting causes only a painful swelling with redness and itching at the site of the sting. But some people are severely allergic to these stings and being...
If you’ve ever been on a first aid course the chances are you’ve been taught the first aid mnemonic FISH SHAPED. Its a slightly strange mnemonic but a very popular one amongst first aid trainers...
In this blog post we look at the different ways of classifying different burns in first aid. Burns can be classified by their type and depth. Classifying burns is an important skill for first aiders and first...
If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation where a child or baby is ill or injured then you will need to perform a primary survey. The primary survey is a quick way to assess...
If the child / baby is breathing normally but unconscious then you need to protect their airway by placing them into the recovery position. The recovery position involves rolling the casualty onto their side with...
If the baby / child is not breathing, you should call an ambulance and start rescue breaths and chest compressions immediately. You do not need to check for a pulse, as this often wastes valuable time....
What is shock? A lack of oxygen and essential nutrients reaching the tissues Shock is a medical emergency which can be caused by severe blood loss. The casualty does not receive enough oxygen and other...
If a patient is unconscious but breathing normally, then you should place them in the recovery position in order to protect their airway. Knowing how to place someone in the recovery position is a vital...
Incident management refers to the skills required to manage the scene of an emergency. First aiders may be ‘first on scene’ at an incident so need to know basic principles of incident management. The...
