7 Critical First Aid Skills Everyone Should Master
- CPR and AED Usage: Life-saving techniques for cardiac emergencies and proper automated external defibrillator operation
- Wound Care and Bleeding Control: Proper cleaning, dressing, and pressure application for cuts and lacerations
- Burn Treatment: Immediate care for thermal, chemical, and electrical burns using proper cooling techniques
- Choking Response: Heimlich maneuver and back blows for adults, children, and infants
- Fracture Stabilization: Immobilization techniques using splints and slings for suspected bone injuries
- Allergic Reaction Management: Recognition of anaphylaxis symptoms and proper EpiPen administration
- Shock Prevention: Positioning, warming, and monitoring techniques for trauma victims