This category explains the names of items used in first aid kits and emergency care, including bandages, dressings, splints, masks, spacers, and protective equipment. Definitions clarify what each item is and its general purpose in first aid situations.
Pressure immobilisation is a simple yet lifesaving first aid technique that slows venom spread after bites or stings from dangerous animals like snakes and spiders. By gently pressing and keeping the limb still, you can help protect someone until professional medical care arrives.
A tourniquet is a crucial first aid tool that can quickly stop heavy bleeding from serious injuries, helping to save lives when every second counts. Knowing how and when to use a tourniquet could make all the difference in an emergency.
A CPR face mask is a small but vital tool that makes giving rescue breaths safer and easier during an emergency, protecting both the first aider and the person in need. By using this mask, you can help deliver lifesaving oxygen while reducing the risk of spreading germs.
An asthma inhaler is a handheld puffer device that delivers medicine into the lungs. Learn how it helps in first aid, when a spacer is useful, and when to call 000.
An EpiPen is an adrenaline auto-injector used to treat anaphylaxis in an emergency. Learn when it is used, how the steps work, and how it differs from Anapen.
Defibrillator is the broader term for a device used to deliver a shock during certain cardiac emergencies. Learn what it means and where to find the main AED page.
An automated external defibrillator, or AED, is a device used during cardiac arrest. Learn what it does, when it is used, and how it fits with CPR.