First aid

The overriding importance is of getting medical and/or adult help as soon as possible.

you should know

• how to deal with severe bleeding
• how to ensure an airway is clear, and how you would carry out emergency resuscitation
• how to put someone in the recovery position
• how to treat a burn or scald
• how to recognise and treat shock

The links above are on the Red Cross Everyday first aid - web pages.

British Canoeing have launched useful online first aid elearning

Vinnie Jones shows you how to carry out emergency resuscitation (CPR) below