First Aid and CPR
First Aid is the provision of initial or “first” care for an injury or illness. It consists of a series of simple, potentially life-saving techniques, that an individual can be trained to perform, using minimal equipment.
First Aid saves life, and helps to speed later recovery.
First Aid Cental is a site where you will find a collection of information and products relevant to many important aspects of First Aid.
Here you will find information on:
We have even included information on CPR for Babies.
Our First Aid Kit Shop contains an array of quality items, such as Kits and First Aid Supplies, at very competitive prices. All products are top quality, and all of our chosen suppliers have proven to be reliable. Our Emergency Kit Shop offers for purchase a range of kits suitable for all types of emergencies in a number of various sizes.
History of First Aid The earliest examples of First Aid on record were by the religious knights, during the 11th century. Care was provided to pilgrims and knights, and some of the knights were trained in how to treat common battlefield injuries. This actual practice of First Aid fell in to disuse during the middle ages, and organized societies were not seen again until in 1859, when Henry Dunant organized local villagers to help victims of the local battles. In 1863, four nations met in Geneva and formed the organization which has now become the Red Cross, with the key stated aim of “aid to sick and wounded soldiers in the field”. This was followed by the formation in 1877 of the St John Ambulance. An organisation, based on the principles of the Knights Hospitaller, to teach First Aid. A number of other organization joined them, with the term First Aid first used in 1878, as ambulance services spread, as a combination of ‘first treatment’ and ‘national aid’. Many developments in First Aid and in many other medical techniques, have been driven by wars, and the military. New techniques and equipment have helped make today’s First Aid simple and effective. Virtually every one can learn to do these simple steps and procedures.
Just remember you may one day have the chance to save someone’s life. CPR for Adults, Children and Babies.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a combination of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions. The purpose is to deliver oxygen, and artificial blood circulation, to a person, who is in cardiac arrest. It can be life-saving first aid, and it is very important to begin this as soon as possible.You will find useful and practical information on CPR in our CPR section. This video shows CPR for babies.
Every parent and grand parent should learn this technique. It is quite simple but could be most important.
Free CPR is a page offering information on this and other important issues. We will endeavour to update the site often to keep you informed of the latest happenings. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
Here you will find more on CPR Training Online and CPR Recertification
