▲Fainting is more common that you realize! The first thing to do is to remain calm and check that the person is still breathing. Keep a close eye on the movements of their thorax and abdomen.

▲Many people think that getting the patient to sniff something that smells strong, such as perfume or alcohol, will help. This is not recommended. Don't try to make them drink or move around when they are passed out either, as this could lead to injuries.

▲If the person is breathing normally, gently lift their limbs to under 90° and wait for about five minutes. They should revive in that time, but whether they do or not, you should seek medical assistance.

▲Here's what you should do to treat burns.

▲If it's a light burn, run the affected area under cold water. Then cover it with a compression bandage.

▲Do not put ice, toothpaste, butter, or ointments on the affected area. Just run it under cold water to clean and cool it, then cover it with a bandage before going to see your doctor.

▲Victims of electric shocks suffer from a huge release of energy into their body. What can you do to help them in this situation?

▲This can be a very shocking scene to witness, but try to keep calm. Don't touch the victim. Instead, unplug the general power supply to ensure that you don't get a shock too.

▲After disconnecting the power, check if the victim is still breathing and call for help. You can also call their name and touch them to see if they react.

▲If the victim shows no signs of breathing or responding, they may have had a cardiac arrest. You can try resuscitating them.

▲Make 100 to 120 chest compressions for about a minute. Then repeat the cycle once more. If the victim is still not breathing, repeat the compressions.

▲Choking incidents are fairly common and can be dangerous if not treated in the right way. What can you do to help?

▲Stand behind the victim, and put your arm around the top of their abdomen, clenching your fist and placing it just above their bellybutton. Grab your fist with your other hand and give several quick upward thrusts, as if you were trying to lift them up.

▲This is one of the more worrying accidents. If someone has hurt their head, either through fainting, being hit by an object, or a collision in a sporting incident for example, make sure all precautions are taken.

▲The best advice is to seek medical help straight away, as even bumps that seem light can cause internal bleeding and swelling.

▲Watch for any behavioral changes in the victim, such as weakness, drowsiness, disorientation, and forgetfulness.

▲If the head injury occurred in a more serious incident, such as a car accident or a fall, some basic steps could help the victim while the emergency services are on their way.

▲If someone has hit their head and is unconscious, do not move them. It could cause injury to their neck and spine.

▲If the unconscious person is not breathing, try resuscitating them using the method mentioned above, or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. It's important not to make these movements too strong.

▲A hit or fall can result in a sprain, which is a painful injury in the ligament.

▲The best thing to do in this situation is to apply an ice pack to the affected area for 30 minutes, and then seek medical help.

▲If it's a serious break, don't try to put the limb back in place. Call emergency services immediately so the victim can get to hospital safely.

▲For some people, ingesting certain foods can cause serious allergic reactions and impair breathing.

▲Don't try and get the victim to throw up, but do call emergency services immediately. Waiting a long time for the condition to be treated could lead to a more serious anaphylactic shock.

▲Some car accidents can cause serious bleeding, depending on the force of the impact.

▲If the bleeding was caused by an object entering the person's body, do not try to remove it, nor put anything on the wound.

▲If the object that caused the bleeding is not still lodged in the victim's body, then cover the wound with a clean, sterilized bandage.

▲Remember that these tips are just first steps that should never be employed without subsequent emergency medical care.

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Carrying a first aid kit in your car or having one ready at home could also help you save a life!

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First aid is a vital skill that can mean the difference between life and death. But many of us wouldn't actually be sure how to help in an emergency situation. Would you know what to do?

Check out these important first aid tips that will help you keep your cool in medical emergencies. Knowing them could help you save a life!