Question 1

how old do you have to be to be certified in first aid?

Accepted Answer

CPR Age Requirement: There is no minimum age requirement. The participant should, however, be able to read at the 8th grade level and have the physical stature and stamina to demonstrate the skills learned. Younger children may not understand the steps to CPR or be able to do chest compressions. It is recommend eight years of age as a minimum.

Question 2

can you please describe the first aid procedure for fainting?

Accepted Answer

Fainting: For the common 'faint' which is associated with low blood pressure and often slowed heart rate, lying the patient down with legs a bit elevated is the first aid. This helps bring more blood into the central circulation and helps blood pressure rise and heart rate to rise.

Question 3

does anyone know where i can take baby sitting and first aid courses?

Accepted Answer

Hospital: Most large hospital offer CPR classes and many also offer a variety of other classes including baby sitting.

Question 4

what is the first aid for hypertention?

Accepted Answer

First aid : No first aid for hypertension in general. If acute hypertensive crisis is present needs emergent medical therapy.

Question 5

first aid for sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Rest heat NSAIDs: Heat, rest (take pressure off back) and anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen or naproxen.  Stretch back muscles gently while supine doing pelvic tilts.

Question 6

stab wound first aid, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure: To actively bleeding wound and call 911.

Question 7

what are the first aid steps for resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

CPR: Take a course in CPR from the red cross. Frist call 911. Then start caridac massage. Then secure an airways and provide oxygen if you can but caridac massage done properly is the most important.

Question 8

what are first aid certificates? how do you get one?

Accepted Answer

Let me help you: Knowing how to administer first aid is important in any type of situation, whether it's a life-
 threatening emergency or just a simple scratch on the arm. Administering first aid correctly can often mean saving a limb or even saving a life. 
On line you can get one.

Question 9

how can someone most easily get cpr first aid training?

Accepted Answer

AHA: American heart association offers courses throughout the United States.  Log on and find one near you.  Sometimes it is bls (basic life support) and other times, you can get a lot out of a community first aid class.

Question 10

what is effective first aid for someone who is vomitting?

Accepted Answer

Prevent aspiration: If a person is lying on their back, turn them on their side (to prevent aspiration of vomit).

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