The second Saturday of September each year is designated as “World First Aid Day,” aimed at raising global awareness of the importance of first aid knowledge. The goal is to equip more people with life-saving skills, allowing them to provide immediate help in emergencies and reduce the severity of injuries.
September 14, 2024, marks the 25th "World First Aid Day," with the theme “First Aid and Sports.”
Life is full of sudden accidents—
Cardiac arrest, airway obstruction, burns…
Do you know how to respond with proper first aid
when faced with these emergencies?
Let’s learn some essential first aid skills together↓↓↓
First aid refers to the immediate, initial care provided to an injured or ill person before professional medical personnel arrive, typically during accidents, sudden illnesses, or disasters. The first few minutes are critical and are known as the “Golden 4 Minutes.” If effective first aid is administered during this period, it significantly increases the chances of survival.
01 Cardiac Arrest – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR: Act Fast in the Golden 4 Minutes
See here
02 Airway Obstruction – Heimlich Maneuver
Airway Obstruction: Never Pat the Back!
See here
03 Burns – Remember the Five Key Steps
Burns: Don’t Apply Toothpaste or Soy Sauce
See here
04 Sprain – Follow the "RICE Principle"
Sprains: Avoid Heat Therapy
See here
05 Fractures – Five Key First Aid Rules
Fractures: Do Not Move the Patient
See here
06 Emergency Bleeding – Three Methods for Stopping Bleeding
Emergency Bleeding Control: See Here
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Editor | Huang Fei