Question 1

Do I always need to wear gloves to give first aid?

Accepted Answer

Gloves are strongly recommended whenever you might contact blood or body fluids, but lack of gloves should not stop you giving life-saving care such as chest compressions if there is no obvious contamination risk. Where possible, use available barriers like dressings or plastic bags while still prioritising the casualty's immediate needs.

Question 2

Do I always need to wear gloves to give first aid?

Accepted Answer

Gloves are strongly recommended whenever you might contact blood or body fluids, but lack of gloves should not stop you giving life-saving care such as chest compressions if there is no obvious contamination risk. Where possible, use available barriers like dressings or plastic bags while still prioritising the casualty's immediate needs.

Question 3

Do I always need to wear gloves to give first aid?

Accepted Answer

Gloves are strongly recommended whenever you might contact blood or body fluids, but lack of gloves should not stop you giving life-saving care such as chest compressions if there is no obvious contamination risk. Where possible, use available barriers like dressings or plastic bags while still prioritising the casualty's immediate needs.

Do I always need to wear gloves to give first aid?

Do I always need to wear gloves to give first aid?

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