Category First Aid Procedures

These entries relate to commonly referenced first aid actions and response concepts, such as CPR, recovery position, airway management, and bleeding control. Definitions explain what the procedure name means and how it is understood within first aid language.

First Aid Procedures

000

First aid illustration: Calling Triple Zero (000)

Learn when to call Triple Zero (000), how to state police, fire or ambulance, give a precise location, answer the operator’s questions and help safely while waiting.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
August 9, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Cuts

Learn practical first aid for cuts and grazes: control bleeding, clean and cover a minor wound, protect an embedded object and recognise when urgent care is needed.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
August 9, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Defibrillation

Defibrillation means giving a shock to treat a dangerous heart rhythm during cardiac arrest. Learn how defibrillation fits with CPR, AED use, and early first aid.

Jay Mullins
April 27, 2026

First Aid Procedures, Injuries

Life-Threatening Bleeding

Flat illustration of a responder applying strong pressure to a severely bleeding leg wound.

Life-threatening bleeding happens when a large amount of blood leaves the body quickly, putting someones life at serious risk. Acting fast to stop the bleeding can make all the difference in keeping the person safe until help arrives.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
March 9, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Basic Life Support

Basic life support means the first emergency actions used to keep someone alive. Learn what basic life support includes and how it connects to DRSABCD, CPR, and recovery position.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
March 6, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Chest Thrusts

Chest thrusts are a lifesaving first aid technique that can quickly clear a blocked airway when someone is choking and struggling to breathe. Knowing how to perform chest thrusts gives you the confidence to act fast and help open the airway so the person can breathe again.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 20, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Chin Lift

Chin lift means lifting the chin to help open the airway. Learn what the term means and when to use the main practical first aid pages instead.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 18, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Head-Tilt Chin-Lift

Head-tilt chin-lift is the standard first aid manoeuvre for opening the airway in an unresponsive person. Learn when to use it and when jaw thrust may be safer.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 17, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Jaw Thrust

Jaw thrust is an airway-opening manoeuvre used when neck injury is a concern. Learn what jaw thrust means and how it differs from head-tilt chin-lift in first aid.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 15, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Artificial Respiration

Artificial respiration means giving breaths or breathing support when a person is not breathing properly. Learn what the term means and where to find the main practical first aid pages.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 12, 2026