First Aid
First Aid – MP3 Downloads
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- Burns – Explains the immediate treatment for burns and scalds.
- Fits – How to deal with fits (convulsions/seizures) in adults and young children.
- Wounds – Immediate actions for wounds, bleeding, and bleeding associated with fractures.
- Unconscious Patient (breathing) – How to deal with an unrousable patient who IS breathing (includes recovery position).
- CPR for adults – Adults who have collapsed, unrousable and NOT breathing.
- CPR for babies – Babies who are unrousable and NOT breathing.
- Collapsed patient in detail – Explains the complete scenario including checks for breathing, circulation, etc.
These files have been prepared by Sussex Ambulance Service and comply with European Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
Other Links
- British Red Cross – First Aid Tips – Simple, straightforward and easy to understand first aid tips.
- BBC Health – First Aid – This site has information about how to react to common injuries and emergencies.
- St Johns Ambulance – St John Ambulance believes that everyone should learn at least the basic first aid techniques.
- Home First Aid Kit – All you need to know about preparing and storing your own first aid kit.
These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.