Right now, hospitals and doctors are having a hard time keeping up. More hospitals are closing, and there aren’t as many nurses and doctors as there used to be. This means you might have to wait longer to see a doctor, and when you do, they’re super busy. Because of this, it’s pretty important to know some basic first aid.
Ideally, nobody would need to know first aid because we’d always have a doctor nearby. But accidents happen, and sometimes you can’t get to a doctor right away. Knowing how to help someone who is hurt or sick can be really important. Sure, if there’s a real doctor around, you should let them handle it. But if you’re all alone or can’t get help fast, knowing first aid is your best bet.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR is a big deal. If someone’s heart stops or they can’t breathe, doing CPR can save their life. It sounds hard, but it’s actually something everyone can learn. You have to push down on their chest and give them breaths to help their heart and lungs work again. Doing it right away and staying calm can make a huge difference.
There are classes and online videos that can teach you how to do CPR the right way. It’s a good idea to learn it just in case you ever need to help someone in an emergency.
If you’re curious and want to know more about first aid and how to do CPR, check out the full article here.
