Do you know first aid?

@Madshadi (8849)
Brussels, Belgium
December 7, 2017 3:32am CST
I have to follow first aid seminar every year. But that is logical since I work as a swimming instructor. Before fist aid courses and seminars were limited to people who work in swimming pools and dangerous jobs like constructions. Now I see more people from all work fields joining. It's a good thing because accidents can happen in offices too. And knowing the basics could helps save many lives. Do you know first aid?
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maezee
@maezee (41997)
• United States
7 Dec 17
I have only taken Cpr courses but not first aid. I do hope to get my EMT certification at some point
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
Hopefully. But knowing cpr is a great advantage
hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
7 Dec 17
have you had any emergencies so far?
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
7 Dec 17
@Madshadi oh, wow. i would probably freeze or panic in such a situation.
Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
@hereandthere the first time I almost freezed. I didn't know how to proceed. My brain just blocked on me. I had an experienced colleague who helped me through it. The second time I was alone and all went well.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
Many. But only twice in my life I had to perform CPR to people who didn't have pulse.
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Yanzalong
@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
7 Dec 17
It's very important to follow it. At least you will learn what first to be done in emergency.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
And you never know when you would need it
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Dec 17
I've done several first aid courses but it was a long time ago. I think it is good that these courses are run.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
The first aid procedure keeps changing. You'd probably be surprised how different the instructions are now.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Dec 17
@Madshadi It would be good for us to do a refresher.
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Shubhu
@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
7 Dec 17
Yeah I know it. I don't carry the entire kit yet yeah some important things I do carry when I have to travel far away.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
That's smart. I carry it too not just for me. But for others if they need.
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Shubhu
@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
7 Dec 17
@Madshadi I agree.
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Tokz
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
7 Dec 17
I think I know a little bit especially to wounds
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
That's good. Do you have a kit at home?
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Tokz
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
7 Dec 17
Some basic medicines, yeah
LegTech
@rina110383 (24495)
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7 Dec 17
I've seen the kit but I don't know how to apply or provide first aid during emergency situations.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
7 Dec 17
I hope you will never be in an emergency situation
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Rhonda S.
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
8 Dec 17
I wish I had taken a course. When my kids were little, I would read our large emergency book quite often, just in case. I wish they taught this in schools.