{"id":827,"date":"2024-01-03T12:59:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T07:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/?p=827"},"modified":"2025-01-31T16:37:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T11:07:45","slug":"must-read-first-aid-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential First Aid Tricks: Life-Saving Tips in an Emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergencies don\u2019t come announced. When we are faced with a medical emergency or a life threatening event, harm can be caused to the person suffering or even death if urgent help is not provided in a timely manner. Before an ambulance or medical help arrives, it is very important to know some first aid tips, which when rightly administered, can also help to save a life.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#What_is_First_Aid\" >What is First Aid?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#10_basic_lifesaving_first_aid_tricks_tips\" >10 basic lifesaving first aid tricks &amp; tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#1_CPR_or_Chest_Compressions\" >1. CPR or Chest Compressions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#2_Controlling_Bleeding\" >2. Controlling Bleeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#3_First_Aid_For_Burns\" >3. First Aid For Burns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#4_First_Aid_for_Nose_bleeds\" >4. First Aid for Nose bleeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#5_Help_in_case_of_Choking\" >5. Help in case of Choking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#6_Hypothermia\" >6. Hypothermia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#7_Heart_Attack_and_Strokes\" >7. Heart Attack and Strokes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#8_Severe_Allergic_Reaction\" >8. Severe Allergic Reaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#9_Sinking_Car\" >9. Sinking Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/must-read-first-aid-tricks\/#10_Identify_and_help_a_drowning_person\" >10. Identify and help a drowning person<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_First_Aid\"><\/span>What is First Aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First aid is an important skill that can help save lives in emergency situations. Many serious conditions can be dealt with with the right information and quick response. Some essential first aid techniques are detailed below:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_basic_lifesaving_first_aid_tricks_tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 basic lifesaving first aid tricks &amp; tips<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the details of some basic conditions and their first aid tricks and tips. This is for knowledge purpose only and not a substitute of any medical treatment.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_CPR_or_Chest_Compressions\"><\/span>1. CPR or Chest Compressions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is a method used when a person is unresponsive and not breathing. Firstly, you must check for signs of breathing. You can do this by tilting the person\u2019s head backwards and check whether he is breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The main steps are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Observe the situation:<\/strong> Make sure the environment is safe and try to wake the person up gently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call emergency help:<\/strong> If the person is not responding, call the emergency number immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply chest pressure:<\/strong> Apply quick and deep pressure (about 100-120 times per minute) to the center of the chest with both hands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breaths into mouth:<\/strong> G<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ive two one-second breaths into his mouth while continuing with the chest compressions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Controlling_Bleeding\"><\/span>2. Controlling Bleeding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most important first aid which needs to be given when a person is bleeding profusely. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is a small cut, chances are that the bleeding will stop in a few minutes if direct pressure is applied. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if the cut is large or deep or if there is an arterial bleeding, blood loss will be rapid and life threatening. The best thing to do in this scenario is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Apply pressure:<\/strong> Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or gauze over the wound for as long as 20 minutes. The area of bleeding should be elevated from the rest of the body as this will slow down the flow of blood to that area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevate:<\/strong> If possible, raise the injured part above the heart.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek medical help:<\/strong> If the bleeding doesn&#8217;t stop, contact a doctor immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_First_Aid_For_Burns\"><\/span>3. First Aid For Burns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending upon the severity of the burn, medical help should be sought. If someone had a burn do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should immediately <strong>run cool water<\/strong> (not cold) over the burnt area for about 10 minutes. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, that area should be <strong>cleaned with soap and water.<\/strong> Do not apply any greasy substance such as butter, oil or even ice. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pain reliever medicine can be taken to reduce pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_First_Aid_for_Nose_bleeds\"><\/span>4. First Aid for Nose bleeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case of a nosebleed, you should <strong>press the soft part of the nose<\/strong> for about 10 minutes and lean forwards to stop the blood flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Help_in_case_of_Choking\"><\/span>5. Help in case of Choking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone holds their throat or appears to be choking, do the following immediately:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Make them cough:<\/strong> You should hit them on their back on their shoulder blades to try to make them cough so as to remove the substance that is choking them, come out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply firm pressure to the abdomen (Heimlich technique):<\/strong> Grab the person from behind and press firmly just above their navel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call for emergency help:<\/strong> If the person becomes unconscious or is not breathing, call a doctor immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Hypothermia\"><\/span>6. Hypothermia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothermia is a state in which the body temperature falls below the requisite temperature needed to maintain normal bodily functions. In such an event, do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring such a person indoors, remove any of their wet clothing, <strong>wrap them warm in a blanket or sleeping bag<\/strong> and give them something hot to drink which will help them to stabilize their bodily temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Heart_Attack_and_Strokes\"><\/span>7. Heart Attack and Strokes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms in a heart attack may be chest pain or pressure radiating to the jaw or neck and down the arm, along with skin turning pale, nausea, and\/or vomiting. They may differ from person to person. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a person stops breathing, <strong>start doing CPR technique<\/strong> till medical help arrives or take him to emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Severe_Allergic_Reaction\"><\/span>8. Severe Allergic Reaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find someone having a severe allergic reaction, then ask them if they have had it before and try to give them a shot of epinephrine, if they have one readily at hand. Call the ambulance and perform CPR if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Sinking_Car\"><\/span>9. Sinking Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have just about one or two seconds before your car falls into the water body; do the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to <strong>open the door<\/strong> of your car before it hits the water and if this is not possible at least try to open the windows. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise <strong>wait till the car is submerged<\/strong> and the pressure in the car is same as the pressure of the water body \u2013 then open the door and swim to the top. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the doors are jammed, <strong>try breaking open the windows<\/strong> with some sharp object such as the headrest of your seat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Identify_and_help_a_drowning_person\"><\/span>10. Identify and help a drowning person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Drowning people usually do not make noise, so it is important to recognize the signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head keeps moving in and out of the water.<\/li>\n<li>Hands move in the water as if climbing a ladder.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If someone is drowning, immediately give him a floating device and notify emergency services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Proper knowledge of first aid and timely response can save many lives. If possible, get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/first-aid\/first-aid-training?utm_source=saralstudy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first aid training<\/a> from certified institutions so that you can confidently respond to emergency situations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saralstudy.com\/blog\/bhagat-singh-revolutionary-legend-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bhagat Singh: The Revolutionary Legend of India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emergencies don\u2019t come announced. When we are faced with a medical emergency or a life threatening event, harm can be caused to the person suffering or even death if urgent help is not provided in a timely manner. 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