Introduction to Basic First Aid Everyone Should Know: In an emergency situation, if you know basic first aid skills, you can not only save someone else’s life but also save your own. Sometimes even small things can avert a serious accident. Things like giving CPR, applying a splint, stopping bleeding etc are skills that are easy to learn and can help you save a life.
Today we will tell you about the 8 most important first aid skills that everyone should know. These skills are not just for reading, but can be useful to you anytime in practical life.
CPR
CPR i.e. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is one of the most important and most popular first aid skills. If a person’s heart or breathing suddenly stops, he is immediately given CPR. This process helps in moving oxygen and blood in the body so that the person’s brain does not get damaged.
Nowadays learning CPR has become very easy. You can learn its basic steps by watching just 5-10 minutes of videos online or offline. First of all, check the person’s nose and mouth to see if he is breathing or not. If not, then apply pressure on the chest with both hands and try to breathe through the mouth. In 2025, CPR training has been made compulsory in many schools and colleges in India so that everyone can help others in an emergency.
Heimlich Maneuver
If a person is unable to breathe due to suffocation, then the Heimlich Maneuver can save his life. When the airway gets blocked due to something getting stuck, then the person is at risk of getting brain damage within about five minutes. In this maneuver, you apply pressure from behind on the person’s stomach, so that the stuck thing comes out. In 2025, this skill is also being taught to the staff in restaurants and hotels so that immediate help can be given in an emergency.
Tying a splint
If someone around you has a broken bone and there is a delay in reaching the hospital, then it becomes necessary to tie a splint. This stabilizes the broken bone so that there is no further damage. If you do not have a medical kit, then a splint can also be made from wood or stick and cloth. People going on trekking or adventure are specially trained in this skill so that they can help themselves in an emergency.
Stopping bleeding
Sometimes the injury is so deep that bleeding can be life-threatening. In such a situation, stopping bleeding is the most important task. If the blood is coming from a vein or artery, a person can become unconscious in just ten to fifteen minutes. For this, making a tourniquet is an important skill. Tie a bandage or a piece of cloth tightly over the injured area so that the bleeding stops and the person can be safely taken to the hospital. This can prove to be a life-saving step.
First aid for burns
Burns can occur anywhere in the house, from the kitchen to outside. There are three types of burn injuries – first degree, second degree and third degree. In case of first and second degree burns, wash immediately with cold water and apply antiseptic cream. Third degree burns are serious in which the skin is white or burnt and pain is not felt. In such a situation, a doctor is needed immediately. In 2025, the government is giving training in fire safety and burn first aid to children in many schools so that children can keep themselves safe.
Identifying concussion
After a head injury, a concussion can occur, which is very important to identify immediately. If the person is feeling dizzy, his pupils are dilated or he is speaking slurred speech, then take him to the doctor immediately. If concussion is ignored, the risk of long-term brain damage increases. Children and youth participating in sports should be especially aware of this so that they can keep themselves and their friends safe.
First aid for sprain
If ever a situation arises that the wound is deep and it is taking time to reach the doctor, then temporary stitches may be needed to close the wound. However, this should be done only when it is very necessary and you have medical equipment. Otherwise, covering the wound with a clean cloth and going to the hospital as soon as possible is the safest way. Temporary stitches are only for first aid, it is necessary to take the help of a doctor for complete treatment.
Conclusion
In today’s time, learning first aid skills has become not just an option but a necessity. Small information can sometimes help save someone’s life. School, college, office or home – training of these basic skills should be available everywhere. The government is also taking steps in this direction and in 2025, first aid training programs have been started in many states. You too should learn these important skills from today and make others aware of it.
