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First aid: fainting - 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.

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First aid: fainting - 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.

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First aid: fainting - 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.

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First aid: burns - Here's what you should do to treat burns.

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First aid: burns - If it's a light burn, run the affected area under cold water. Then cover it with a compression bandage.

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First aid: burns - 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.

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

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First aid: electric shock - 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.

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First aid: electric shock - 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.

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First aid: electric shock - If the victim shows no signs of breathing or responding, they may have had a cardiac arrest. You can try resuscitating them.

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First aid: electric shock - 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.

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First aid: choking - Choking incidents are fairly common and can be dangerous if not treated in the right way. What can you do to help?

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First aid: choking - 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.

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First aid: head injuries - 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.

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First aid: head injuries - The best advice is to seek medical help straight away, as even bumps that seem light can cause internal bleeding and swelling.

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First aid: head injuries - Watch for any behavioral changes in the victim, such as weakness, drowsiness, disorientation, and forgetfulness.

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First aid: head injuries - 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.

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First aid: head injuries - If someone has hit their head and is unconscious, do not move them. It could cause injury to their neck and spine.

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First aid: head injuries - 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.

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First aid: sprains - A hit or fall can result in a sprain, which is a painful injury in the ligament.

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First aid: sprains - 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.

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First aid: broken bones - 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.

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First aid: allergy reaction - For some people, ingesting certain foods can cause serious allergic reactions and impair breathing.

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First aid: allergy reaction - 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.

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First aid: bleeding - Some car accidents can cause serious bleeding, depending on the force of the impact.

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First aid: bleeding - 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.

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First aid: bleeding - 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.

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

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First aid kit -

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

See also: What are the world's safest airlines right now?

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