THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FIRST AID

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TOWHAT TO DO TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFEFIRSTAID4 HOW TO PERFORM CPR Technique can keep someone alive until emergency services arrive on the scene6 STROKE Use the FAST (Face-Arm-Speech-Time) GUIDE to check if a stroke has occured8 STRAINS & SPRAINS Treat using the RICE procedure - Rest, Ice, Comfortable support and Elevation of injury10 HOW TO RECOGNISE A HEART ATTACK Quickly ease strain on casualty s heart then get them to nearest hospital 12 RECOVERY POSITION Safely treat an unresponsive adult14 DEALING WITH CHOKING Removing obstruction is top priority16 NOSEBLEEDS Keep airway open and control bleeding17 BURNS Simple tips to relieve pain and swelling and ensure risk of infection is minimised 18 FAINTING It is vital to keep blood flowing to brain19 ASTHMA An easy GUIDE to help ease the casualty s breathing until medical help arrives20 SHOCK Helping to improve blood supply to the casualty s vital organs is imperative22 STINGS Pinching the sting with fingers or tweezers can spread the venomWhether it s knowing what to do if someone is choking or how to help if they ve suffered a cardiac arrest FIRST aid saves Daily Record

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FIRST AID THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO FIRST AID 8 9 The first thing to do is to get the casualty to sit or lie down. Raise his/her injured limb and support it in a comfortable position. Apply a cold compress or an ice pack to the injured area to help reduce pain, bruising and swelling. Leaving the cold compress or ice pack

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