Recent FAQs

Should I use antiseptic creams on cuts and grazes?

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What protection do first aiders have if something goes wrong?

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Should I still give rescue breaths if I’m worried about infection?

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Should I burst burn blisters to relieve pressure?

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Can people with epilepsy stay at work or attend venues safely?

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Is it always right to give aspirin in suspected heart attack?

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Is stroke only a risk for older people?

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What if the person refuses treatment or becomes aggressive?

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Can anaphylaxis happen without a rash?

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How do I tell the difference between flu and evolving sepsis?

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Should we still turn the casualty every 30 minutes?

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When should a tourniquet be used in first aid?

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Is it always right to raise the legs of someone in shock?

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What is the correct position for a nosebleed?

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How long should the primary survey take?

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Should I always give rescue breaths as well as compressions?

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Is it ever wrong to move an unconscious casualty into the recovery position?

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Should I try to straighten a deformed limb or push bone back in?

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Can someone have a serious brain injury without being knocked out?

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What is a flail chest and why is it serious?

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Is it better not to move someone at all, even if they are in danger?

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Can hypothermia happen indoors?

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Can someone drown in very shallow water?

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Should I slap or shake someone who has fainted to wake them up?

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