Most people know that first aid refers to the immediate medical care that’s given to someone who has been injured or has fallen ill.  Technically speaking, first aid might refer to something as basic as cleaning a small cut and applying a bandage to something as serious as a heart attack or stroke.  Proper first aid training will prepare you to handle all manner of different situations, and it really is important for everyone to at least a basic knowledge of first aid techniques.  Continue reading →

Whenever anyone talks about emergency first aid, the focus should always be on the word “emergency.”  Whether it is an illness or an injury, a life or limb may be at stake and there’s really no time to lose.  Here are 9 things you need to know about emergency first aid.

1)  Time is of the Essence

You already knew that, but it bears repeating.  You don’t want to panic and you don’t want to rush, but you do want to move swiftly through all of the first aid actions you’ve learned that will help the situation.

2)  You Can Never Know Too Much

If you feel like you have a pretty good handle on the emergency first aid and the opportunity to learn more comes up, take advantage of it.  Always remember that what you know and how quickly you’re able to apply it could be the difference between someone’s life or death. Continue reading →