a medical condition where the heart stops beating unexpectedly, requiring immediate medical attention

a safe way to lay an unconscious person on their side to keep their airway open

a person who is in need of medical attention due to injury or illness

stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation; a life-saving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, usually combining chest compressions with artificial ventilation

an Automated External Defibrillator is a portable device that checks heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm

Basic first aid: unconsciousness

RSHE (PSHE)

Basic first aid: cuts, burns, breaks and sprains, and stings

Basic first aid: heat imbalances, choking and anaphylaxis

This unit teaches essential first aid skills for managing injuries and emergencies. Pupils learn to treat cuts, burns, fractures, sprains and stings, respond to heat imbalances, choking and anaphylaxis, and provide care for unconscious casualties confidently.

Staying safe and healthy: What do I need to know about basic first aid?

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

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a way to lay an unconscious person on their side to open their airway

a medical condition where the heart stops beating unexpectedly

when someone is not awake and is not responding to their environment

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Put these first aid steps when assessing a casualty into the correct order.

abnormal, gasping breaths seen in cardiac arrest

casualties who are unconscious but breathing

casualties who are unconscious and not breathing

casualties who are conscious but bleeding

The recovery position should be used for ...

remove all clothing from patient's chest including anything metal

correctly place the pads on the casualty’s bare chest

wait to see if symptoms improve on their own

What are the first steps you should take when someone shows signs of anaphylactic shock?

Which of these does **not** cause a scald?

You should always seek medical attention for a burn if it is ...

Which of the following should you never put on a burn?

to restrict movement to prevent further injury

an injury where ligaments around a joint get overstretched or torn

a blockage of the airway that prevents normal breathing

immediate assistance given to someone who is injured or ill

a condition where the body cannot regulate its temperature properly

practices to maintain health and prevent disease

seek medical help if it does not start to heal

Order the steps to manage a cut that is bleeding.

Basic first aid: unconsciousness

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