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10 Good Reasons - why it makes sense to learn first aid this year!

8/1/2019

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​Here are ten compelling reasons why learning first aid needs to the New Year’s resolution you stick to in 2019.
 
Reason One – First aid saves lives
Basic first aid can mean the difference between life and death. A Red Cross survey showed a staggering 59% of deaths from injuries would have been preventable had first aid been given before the emergency services arrived.

 
Reason Two – First aid reduces recovery time
First aid can have a huge impact on someone’s chances of recovery, and can mean the difference between them having a short term or more permanent disability.
 
 
Reason Three – First aid reduces hospital time
Early intervention with first aid can reduce the length of time the patient needs to stays in hospital.

 
Reason Four – First aid prevents medical situations deteriorating
Knowing the basics of first aid can prevent a bad situation from getting worse. Consider a patient who is bleeding from a deep cut. Without intervention, the patient could suffer severe blood loss. By applying pressure using simple first aid techniques, you can prevent a medical emergency from rapidly deteriorating and stabilise the patient until further medical help arrives.

 
Reason Five – First aid can reduce unnecessary visits to hospital
Not every accident ends up in hospital but still needs medical attention. Some injuries such as a bumped head, bruised knee or sprained ankle can be better managed with the correct procedure such as competent bandaging, rest or swelling reduction with a wrapped ice pack. First aid training also teaches you to prioritise injuries, giving the most seriously injured or ill the very best chance. As well as equipping you with the knowledge to establish whether someone needs further care and whether that care should be given by the GP, at a hospital or needs immediate paramedic intervention.

 
Reason Six – Competent first aid can reduce the amount of pain experienced by casualties
Knowing how to respond helps you stay calm in an emergency situation. Staying calm allows you to provide emotional support to the patient and help prevent them from panicking – which can often be a very effective form of pain relief. In addition, knowing how to physically move someone in pain, support their injuries and administer appropriate bandaging and dressings can also greatly reduce the amount of pain they experience.

Reason Seven – Crucial communication for the emergency services
Staying with the patient until the emergency services arrive to take over means you can convey vital information about how the patient sustained the injury or information about their condition. This information is vital to the emergency services for the effective treatment of the patient and can also aid the patient’s treatment and recovery.

 
Reason Eight – First aid increases awareness and reduces your susceptibility to accidents
 Learning first aid and becoming alert to potential hazards and medical issues increases our health awareness and allows us to take better care of ourselves, our friends and families. It creates resilient communities and relieves pressure on the NHS.

Reason Nine – First aid makes you feel empowered
Learning first aid will give you the confidence to act appropriately when an accident occurs. It is vitally important to deal with any life-saving injuries before reaching for the phone to call for an ambulance.
It is also very useful to know when and if to move someone following an accident and when they should be kept still.

Reason Ten – Be prepared for anything
None of us know what the future has in store for us or for our loved ones. Sudden illness such as heart attack, stroke, severe bleeding and breathing difficulties require immediate attention, which after a course, you will be well equipped to provide. First aid also equips you to deal with bleeding, burns, breathlessness, bites, shocks stings, splints and fainting so whatever medical situation life throws at you, you can respond effectively.
 
From:  First Aid for Life Website at:  https://firstaidforlife.org.uk/first-aid/  08/01/2019 

Life First provides this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. Life First is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this information. It is strongly advised that you attend a First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.
8 Comments
Andrea link
22/2/2021 11:17:24

Thank you for the well-explained information, Thanks and keep sharing. :)

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beverly minyard link
7/7/2021 16:16:53

I like that you mentioned how if you know first aid you can tell emergency services important information that they might need. When my wife broke her leg her sister was able to tell the EMTs what happened and they knew immediately what to do because of that. I am going to sign up for some first aid classes so that I know how to help in an emergency.

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Henry Killingsworth link
14/7/2021 21:45:30

I'm glad you explained that first aid can be the difference between life and death. Taking first aid classes makes sense because they can help you learn how to do proper life-saving skills. It seems like these skills wouldn't as effective if you don't actually know what you are doing.

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First Aid Training link
9/5/2022 22:08:17

Thank you for sharing this information with the community. We provide cpr and first aid training, and are available to help the community.

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BLS Certification Tucson link
14/7/2022 18:22:02

Thank you for sharing this information.

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John Carston link
12/12/2022 05:38:37

I appreciate that you explained that a bad situation could be prevented having a health aide in the area. My sister -in-law informed our family yesterday that he wants to pursue her career being a home health aide to help people in need. She asked if I had opinions on the best option for finding the right certification course for her. I value this article for helping me understand more about the certification. I'll tell her that consulting a well-known school of nursing can help with her profession.

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Eli Richardson link
12/12/2022 23:50:25

I'm glad you talked about learning first aid and how it'd help you be prepared to face an emergency. Not long ago, my wife's coworker suffered from a heart attack, and only someone knew what to do during those types of emergencies. I believe that your article will help my wife with her project of getting first aid training. Thanks for the insight on learning to deal with medical situations effectively.

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Steve Smith link
26/1/2023 07:30:07

I like how you mentioned that your level of confidence would be the one to help you during emergencies. A friend of mine mentioned a few nights ago that he was hoping to have a consultation with a stroke education certification to have proper guidelines for stroke basics to urgent management. He asked if I had any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article. I’ll tell him it will be much better if he consults a trusted stroke education website as they can provide information about their services.

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