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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

Resuscitation

Resuscitation means emergency actions used to help someone whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped. Learn what the term means and where to find the main practical pages.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 9, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Chest Compressions

Chest compressions are the main pumping action used during CPR. Learn when to start chest compressions, why they matter, and how they fit into the early emergency response.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 9, 2026

Acronyms, First Aid Procedures

CPR

CPR means cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Learn when to start CPR, how it fits into DRSABCD and basic life support, and when unresponsive people need urgent action.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 7, 2026