First aid A–Z
Plain-language, step-by-step first aid for the emergencies bystanders face most — CPR, choking, stroke, bleeding, burns and more. Read now, then get certified.
CPR: How to Do Hands-Only CPR on an Adult
Cardiac arrest steps: call, push hard and fast, use an AED.
Choking: What to Do for Adults and Children
Back blows, abdominal thrusts and when to start CPR.
Stroke Signs: The FAST Test and What to Do
Face, Arm, Speech, Time — and why minutes matter.
Heart Attack: Symptoms and First Aid
Chest pain, call fast, rest, and be ready for CPR.
Severe Bleeding: How to Stop Life-Threatening Blood Loss
Direct pressure, packing and tourniquets.
Burns and Scalds: Cool, Cover, Call
Cool running water for 20 minutes, cover loosely.
Seizures: How to Help Someone Having a Seizure
Time it, protect the head, never restrain.
Anaphylaxis: Severe Allergic Reaction First Aid
Use the adrenaline auto-injector and call immediately.
Unconscious but Breathing: The Recovery Position
Keep the airway open while you wait for help.
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
Cool aggressively — heatstroke is an emergency.
Hypothermia and Frostbite
Rewarm gently, handle carefully.
Poisoning and Overdose: First Steps
Call poison control or emergency services — don't induce vomiting.
Drowning: Rescue Safely and Start Breaths
Reach or throw, don't go. Breaths matter.
Broken Bones, Sprains and Head Injuries
Support, immobilise, and know the red flags.
Diabetic Emergencies: Low Blood Sugar
Fast sugar if they can swallow; call if they can't.
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