First Aid FAQ
Q. Why would I buy first aid materials over the internet?
A. Buying over the internet has a number of advantages:
- You can shop and compare prices much easier.
- You can buy with the click of a mouse (rather than get in your car or even wait on the phone).
- Many internet first aid suppliers can use email to monitor your supply level and send you reminders when items may expire or need to be replaced.
- You can reorder supplies easily because there can be a pre-made list.
- Internet companies have lower overhead than “bricks and mortar” operations, so their prices are often lower.
Q. What are some of the most important first aid techniques I can learn?
A. Two rules: DR and ABC.
DR stands for Danger Response
- Assess the danger of the situation and manage it first, if necessary.
- Respond appropriately to the emergency situation.
- If the person looks unconscious tap beside the head on the ground. If they are deaf they may not hear you speak, but they may respond to reverberation. Do not touch the head until you have assessed the situation.
ABC stands for Airway, Breathing and Circulation
- A is for Airway. Make sure it is clear by rolling the tongue back, checking the throat as well as you can and rolling the victim on his or her side with chin tilted back.
- B is for Breathing. Check for breathing by listening or using a mirror. If not, give victim Artificial Respiration if you are able to.
- C is for Circulation. Check for a pulse. If there is no pulse start CPR immediately.
Q. What is the basic first aid I need for my place of employment?
A. Why stick to basics? Be prepared for all eventualities that may occur in your place of work. Most states now require you to have a licensed first aider on staff, unless you have an infirmary or nurses station. You should also be sure to comply with OSHA rules, as it applies to your business.
Q. What are Good Samaritan laws?
A. These laws state that a person able to give aid must do so in a reasonable and prudent manner within that person's level of knowledge and skill. Once care has begun, a person must continue until other help has been secured or until the rescuer is too exhausted to continue.
States with Good Samaritan laws include: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
