First Aid

Severe bleeding
Severe bleeding is usually the result of a stab wound, gunshot, a severe blow, a deep cut, or a fractured pelvis or femur.

First aid for cuts
What should you do if you have a cut? And where are stitches necessary?

First aid for blisters
Blisters heal quickly once the pressure is relieved. We show you how.

Crushed fingers and blood under the nail
Do you know what to do in the case of crushed fingers? Or when you have blood under your nail?

Don't be toothless after a hard knock
Having a tooth knocked out is traumatic. But if you follow a few simple rules, you might be able to save it.

Gunshot wounds
South Africa has the highest rate of gun-related murders in the world. What physically happens when you get shot?

Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds are common, and can usually be treated at home.

First aid for nosebleeds
Nosebleeds can be treated successfully at home. Here is what you should do.

First aid for bruises
Most bruises are relatively minor and heal on their own over a period of about ten days.

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

When should you get a tetanus shot?
Tetanus is a potentially fatal bacterial disease but can fortunately be prevented through vaccination.

Self-donation of blood
While the risk of receiving contaminated blood by means of a blood transfusion is minimal, no blood is as safe as your own. So why not donate it to yourself before a big operation?

Bleeding
Minor bleeding can usually be treated at home with simple washing and bandaging the wound.