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Recent FAQs

Are frequent bruises or minor injuries ever a safeguarding concern?

What if the casualty keeps trying to roll onto their back?

What if I am alone – should I finish the whole survey before calling 999?

Are all nosebleeds harmless?

How does consent work for children and vulnerable adults?

What should I do after a needlestick or blood splash incident?

How do burns relate to safeguarding concerns?

What if I mistake a faint or other event for a seizure?

Can a heart attack present without chest pain?

What is the role of aspirin in suspected stroke?

Should I inject their insulin or adjust their pump during a hypo?

Should I move someone having anaphylaxis outside for fresh air?

Should first aiders use sepsis screening tools like NEWS2?

Are haemostatic dressings and bleed kits required in all workplaces?

Do electrical injuries always cause visible burns?

Can I give food or drink to someone in shock?

Can shock happen without obvious bleeding?

When should a nosebleed be treated as an emergency?

Are children’s poisoning principles the same as adults’?

Do I still follow DRCABCDE if the casualty seems only mildly unwell?

Can I use an AED on someone with a pacemaker or metal jewellery?

Why do we turn the casualty onto their side rather than keep them on their back?

Is it safe to give painkillers for suspected fractures?

Is it safe for someone with concussion to sleep?

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