Recent FAQs

Should first aiders ever apply bulky dressings to the chest?

Read more

Do first aiders still use spinal boards and collars?

Read more

Should I use hot water bottles or electric blankets for hypothermia?

Read more

What is secondary drowning and should I worry about it?

Read more

Can people faint while lying down?

Read more

Can tourniquets be useful in crush injuries?

Read more

Are electrical burns always serious even if they look small?

Read more

What if I’m alone and start choking?

Read more

Should I ever remove a contact lens after chemical exposure?

Read more

What if the person has taken an overdose on purpose and refuses help?

Read more

Should I always follow the sequence exactly, even if something obvious is wrong?

Read more

What if I am alone and choking?

Read more

Can I leave someone in the recovery position while I go to get help?

Read more

Should I use antiseptic creams on cuts and grazes?

Read more

What protection do first aiders have if something goes wrong?

Read more

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

Read more

Should I burst burn blisters to relieve pressure?

Read more

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

Read more

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

Read more

Is stroke only a risk for older people?

Read more

What if the person refuses treatment or becomes aggressive?

Read more

Should I burst blisters or apply cream to a burn?

Read more

Can anaphylaxis happen without a rash?

Read more

Can I use contact lens solution or tap water for eye irrigation?

Read more