First Aid

Home first aid kit
Every household should have a well-stocked first aid kit. Here is a list of items you should keep in stock.

Dealing with an emergency
No one wants to imagine having to deal with emergencies. But you can be a lifesaver if you know what to do and are able to help.

Signs of infection
Do you know when a wound has become infected? Learn more about when medical care is needed.

A night on call with the 911 crew
On the front line of the battle between life and death it's the paramedic who has to stay calm and think fast, making sure every second counts.

Staying Alive
A strong pair of hands, the courage to act decisively – and familiarity with 70s disco – may one day help you save a life.

First aid in the workplace
Every workplace should have a central point (operations centre in a big factory, switchboard in a small office) through which emergency action is co-ordinated.

A travel first-aid kit
Don't leave home without a first-aid kit. Here is a list of essential items to take along when travelling.

The recovery position
The recovery position prevents a semiconscious or unconscious person from choking on the tongue or from vomit, blood or saliva.

First aid for emergencies
A basic knowledge of first aid will ensure you are prepared to handle an emergency until the “first responders” arrive.

Saving someone from drowing
A child can drown in a few centimetres of water - be it a puddle, bath or fish pond.

First aid: the basics
First aid is immediate care given to someone with an injury or sudden illness - until this is resolved or more advanced care reaches them.

First aid kit
Every household should have a well-stocked first aid kit. Keep one in your home and one in your car.