How to Save Your, or Someone else’s life

Introduction

There's a lot of fear around first aid, but it doesn't have to be scary. It's just about knowing what to do when something bad happens—and doing it.

There are a lot of ways how to stay healthy and safe. Here are some health-hacks that might come in handy.

Here are some tips for how you can help save someone's life in an emergency:

What to do if someone is choking

Check if they are breathing.

If they aren't breathing, give them 5 back blows.

If they're still not breathing, give them 5 chest thrusts (while keeping their head tilted back). This is what you will do: place the heel of your hand on the victim's breastbone just below the nipple line; push down with quick and firm pressure until their lungs collapse (a dull sound will be heard); remove your hand and let go of their chest; repeat steps 1-3 until help arrives or until the person stops choking completely

How to perform CPR on a child

The first step in saving a child's life is to check the person's airway, breathing and circulation. If they are unresponsive, check their airway by gently lifting their chin with one hand and looking into their mouth for any obstructions (such as a piece of food). If there is no obstruction, try lifting the chin again while tilting their head back slightly to open up their airway even further.

If there is still no response after checking these things, begin CPR:

Compressions - Place two fingers on the center of your chest right about where your nipple would be if you were wearing a bra; press down firmly at least 2 inches deep into the chest wall; give 30 quick compressions (about 1 second each) at 100 beats per minute (bpm), which means pressing down hard enough so that it takes about 5 seconds for each compression cycle; always do 30 cycles without stopping until help arrives or another qualified person takes over

How to stop bleeding in an emergency

If you or someone else is bleeding, the first thing to do is take a deep breath and don't panic. If there's blood coming from an artery (the big ones in your arms and legs), try to find something that will stop it from flowing out of their body. If you have nothing handy, use your hands! Don't waste time looking for gauze or bandages--just get some pressure on that wound as soon as possible.

How to treat and stop bleeding when you are alone as a first responder

When you are the first responder to an emergency situation, it is important that you know how to stop bleeding.

Apply direct pressure with clean cloths or bandages. Do not apply direct pressure to wounds on the head, neck and face as these areas may have an artery or vein close by which could be damaged by applying too much pressure and cause further bleeding if it bursts open again after being compressed. Use layers of folded towels instead of just one large piece of material because they will absorb more blood before becoming saturated than a single larger piece of cloth would do so they can be replaced more often without having to remove them from overtop each other's surfaces that have already been covered in blood already collected there before being applied again overtop those same places where there has already been quite enough liquid left behind already! You'll find this helps keep everything nice and tidy too since nothing gets stained up too badly by accident either way."

What to do if someone has a broken bone

If you've injured yourself and need to stabilize an injured area, use a splint. A splint is a device that holds broken bones in place while they heal. To make a splint:

Cut two pieces of wood or cardboard into triangles and tie them together with strong string or tape, forming an "X" shape.

Place the injured person's arm or leg between the two pieces, then wrap them securely around it so that no movement is possible in any direction. Tie off each end with string or tape as tightly as possible--this will prevent swelling from making things worse later on! If there aren't any sticks lying around nearby (which would make excellent makeshift splints), try using whatever materials are available at home...for instance: if someone has gotten hurt playing basketball outside then maybe try using one pair of shoes instead? That way both feet can still fit inside comfortably even though only one person needs help right now."

How to use a tourniquet

Use a tourniquet only if the bleeding is severe. Tourniquets should be used only on arms or legs, not on the neck. They should be left in place for at least 2 hours to prevent further damage to tissue and nerves.

If you are unable to apply a dressing or bandage to stop the bleeding, then use a tourniquet:

If there is no time to get help from others nearby who may have proper medical training;

If your first aid supplies are limited (e.g., no dressings/bandages available);

If applying pressure does not work well enough on its own (for example, if someone has been stabbed).

The best thing you can do is learn some basic first aid skills

The best thing you can do is learn some basic first aid skills. In the event of an emergency, the most important thing to do is stay calm and act quickly. It's also important to remember that your actions may save someone else's life--so if you don't know how to perform CPR or stop bleeding in an emergency situation, it might be worth taking some time out of your day-to-day routine to learn these skills.

In addition, there are some things that everyone should keep on hand in case they need them:

A tourniquet (you can buy one online)

Gauze pads or bandages for dressing wounds

Conclusion

We hope that you have found this article useful, and we encourage you to learn more about first aid. It can be a lifesaver in an emergency situation, but it's also important for your own health and safety. If you don't know how to perform CPR or stop bleeding on yourself or others, then it might be time for some training!