First aid

Whether you’re at home or out and about, first aid can save a life in an emergency. Here are the most important facts and tips. So you can be prepared, when it really matters.

9 articles

First aid for mental health problems
Do you know how to react if someone around you seems desperate? Find out more about first aid for mental health problems.
21.12.2022 2 minutes )}

First aid after a fall
Young horse rider Alexandra Löwy fell while vaulting, leaving her with serious injuries. Quick help and conditioned muscles helped save her life.
11.09.2020 2 minutes )}

Emergencies involving children: key information
Choking, burns and drowning are among the most common emergencies involving children. Here’s how you can give first aid in an emergency.
11.09.2020 4 minutes )}

Medicine cabinet: essential items in an emergency
Accidents happen – even at home. That’s why a well-organised medicine cabinet is essential.
09.09.2020 )}

First aid for cardiac arrest
If someone’s heart stops, every second counts. A simple guide so you can act immediately in an emergency.
04.09.2020 4 minutes )}

First aid quiz
An emergency can occur anytime, anywhere. Do you know what to do? Test your knowledge.
04.09.2020 )}

Emergencies from A to Z
From asthma attacks to tick bites – find out more about triggers, symptoms and the right things to do in an emergency.
04.09.2020 )}

Heart attacks: occurrence, symptoms and first aid
Find out more about how heart attacks occur and how to react correctly in an emergency.
04.09.2020 3 minutes )}

The recovery position: here’s how it works
The recovery position is one of the basic principles of first aid. But when should you use it, and how? Refresh your knowledge now.
03.09.2020 3 minutes )}