First aid emergencies


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Chest pain

Chest pain

Step 1:  Check for any dangers to yourself or the casualty Ask yourself - "what has happened, am I in any danger?". If there are dangers present ensure these are dealt with. If the situation is too dangerous then stay back  and call for help from th...
Seizures

Seizures

Step 1:  Check for any dangers to yourself or the casualty Ask yourself - "what has happened, am I in any danger?". If there are dangers present ensure these are dealt with. If the situation is too dangerous then stay back  and call for help from th...
Severe burns

Severe burns

Step 1:  Check for any dangers to yourself or the casualty Ask yourself - "what has happened, am I in any danger?". If there are dangers present ensure these are dealt with. If the situation is too dangerous then stay back  and call for help from th...
Unconscious - breathing

Unconscious - breathing

Step 1: Check for any dangers to yourself or the casualty Ask yourself - "what has happened, am I in any danger?". If there are dangers present ensure these are dealt with. If the situation is too dangerous then stay back and call for help from ...
Unconscious - not breathing

Unconscious - not breathing

Step 1:  Check for any dangers to yourself or the casualty Ask yourself - "what has happened, am I in any danger?". If there are dangers present ensure these are dealt with. If the situation is too dangerous then stay back  and call for help from th...
Choking

Choking

Step 1: Identify if the person is choking You may see the person looking distressed and clutching at their neck/head. They may be red in the face initially. If they can cough : Lean them forwards and encourage them to keep coughing in order to...
Severe bleeding

Severe bleeding

Step 1: Check for any danger / find out what has happened You, the first aider, are always the most important person . Always check for danger to yourself before entering a situation. Find out how the injury has occurred and ensure an ambulance ha...