How to Call an Ambulance
Calling an ambulance is something nearly of us will have to do during our lifetime, whether it be for a friend, relative or stranger on the street. Often, the emergency situation is very stressful which...
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Recognising a Stroke – the FAST Test
It’s crazy to think 1 in 6 people worldwide will suffer a stroke in their lifetime [1]. In the United States, on average, one person every 40 seconds has a stroke [2]. Early medical...
How to Stop Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds occur when one of the blood vessels in the nose’s lining bursts. Owing to the position of the nose and the high density of blood vessels it contains, nosebleeds are quite common. Although...
Useful books for first aiders
The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide – 2018 (John Furst) Written by First Aid For Free’s creator John Furst, this concise informative guide is the perfect ‘go to’ for a first aider on the...
First Aid Tip: How to Recognise and Treat Heart Attacks
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The WHO report that over 9 million deaths in 2016 were as a result of coronary heart disease. Heart attacks or their medical...
First Aid Treatment for Cuts and Grazes
We’ve all had them, simple cuts and grazes are a common first aid problem. It’s important to know the correct first aid steps for small cuts and grazes. Although these wounds may appear small,...
