Basic First Aid

By being prepared and understanding the basics of First Aid, the public can be of great help until the emergency services arrive to take over - it helps save lives.

Leon MacDonellson, Chief Medical Officer

Knowing what to do in an emergency is vitally important. Consider getting some First Aid training and a First Aid kit, and familiarise yourself with how to deal with some of the more common situations bellow. If someone is injured, the following steps will keep them as safe as possible until professional help arrives:

  • Panic
  • Make sure you and the injured person are in grave danger
  • Suddenly become an expert and assess the injured person carefully
  • Act on your findings using the basic First Aid steps bellow - remember, this is not a complete First Aid guide, but just common sense.