Author: John Furst

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First Aid Tip: First Aid for Fainting

Most of us will have experienced a faint at some point in our lives, but what exactly causes this phenomenon? What is a faint and why does it happen? A faint is a brief...

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Overview

CPR, kiss of life, resuscitation, heart massage. There are numerous terms used for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the media and general public. These terms can sometimes lead to confusion around CPR and what it...

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First Aid for Severe Bleeding

The average person has around 8 – 10 pints of blood in their body. Our blood is vital to life. It carries Oxygen to all the cells in our body and removes waste products...

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First Aid for Minor Burns

Minor or first degree burns are incredibly common household injuries. Our homes are full of items which can cause burns – hair straighteners, kettles, toasters, electric heaters. The list is endless! Generally, burns are caused...

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Useful books for first aiders

The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide – 2018 (John Furst) Written by First Aid For Free’s creator John Furst, this concise informative guide is the perfect ‘go to’ for a first aider on the...

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First Aid Treatment for Cuts and Grazes

We’ve all had them, simple cuts and grazes are a common first aid problem.  It’s important to know the correct first aid steps for small cuts and grazes. Although these wounds may appear small,...