The Golden Rules of First Aid

The golden rules of First Aid

10 Recipes for Success at Effective and Safe First Aid:

1. Use a systematic approach in all medical emergencies.
2. Identify and avoid risks to yourself, the person affected and third parties.
3. Request support early (first aiders, AED, emergency number 144).
4. Be “suspicious” and primarily assume it is something serious.
5. Deal quickly with any chaos and cope with the situation.
6. Position the patien so that they feel comfortable (except in the event of a suspected spinal injury).
7. Only let one person talk to the patient.
8. Get professional support much quicker in case of emergencies with children.
9. Ensure there is leadership: one person must always take the lead.
10. Only transport patients by ambulance or taxi.