In Case Of Emergency

Carry out the appropriate treatment gently and quickly in a confident manner. Reassurance and encouragement of the casualty is most important – calmness and efficiency on the part of the First Aider will inspire greater confidence than mere words. Common sense is essential on every occasion. Pay attention to the casualty’s requests and any remarks [...]

The First Aider must first reduce to a minimum any danger to the casualty or to himself (take care to avoid becoming a second casualty), e.g. in the case of: fire and collapsing buildings: move the casualty to safety; road accidents: instruct someone to control the traffic; electrocution: switch off the current; take necessary precautions [...]