Essential First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know.

5 Essential First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know

Emergencies can happen anytime, and knowing basic first aid can save lives. Here are five essential skills everyone should learn:

1. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

If someone is unconscious and not breathing, start CPR:

• Place hands on the center of the chest and push hard and fast (100-120 compressions per minute).
• If trained, give two rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.

2. Stopping Severe Bleeding

To control heavy bleeding:

• Apply direct pressure using a clean cloth.
• Elevate the injured limb.
• If bleeding doesn’t stop, seek medical help immediately.

3. Helping a Choking Person

For choking adults:

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver by giving abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled.
  For infants:
• Give five back blows and five chest thrusts.

4. Treating Burns

• Cool minor burns under running water for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover with a clean, non-stick dressing.
• For severe burns, seek medical help immediately.

5. Identifying a Stroke (FAST Method)

• F – Face drooping
• A – Arm weakness
• S – Speech difficulty
• T – Time to call emergency services

Final Thoughts

First aid knowledge can save lives. Learn these skills and be prepared for emergencies!