I'm curious about the barriers people face when it comes to learning first-aid. Is it a lack of time, resources, interest, or something else entirely? What do you think are the main factors preventing more people from acquiring these essential skills?

Started bleeding immediately. Bandaids on for about 2 days.

I got sexually assaulted. I can't believe I'm saying this, it's a shock for me too, I've been robbed too but that doesn't matter, I'm scared I could have contracted a life long "sexual" illness, I feel cold at random times, or could it be a symptom of stress, depression, anxiety (I have panic attacks too sometimes)? My "head wasn't okay" before as in a mental state, could it be the side effects of my ill mind or is it serious? I decided to reach out to at least something, I don't want to talk to my doctor about this, because I don't want my doctor to get the police involved. I just need answers...

So if someone were to fall off their bike and accidentally cut their femoral artery would they bleed out quicker from their left leg or their right leg? Asking for a friend.

hello not sure if its infected I have been using topical ointment

I do mostly mat workouts like yoga and pop Pilates and want to try cycling but I can’t even imagine doing any of that anytime soon. Any idea how long for it to heal enough to be able to workout again?

I just fell yesterday and scraped my leg up, it hurts like hell and I can’t sleep. I’ve cleaned & disinfected it throughly so I don’t think it’s infected. But it’s a constant sharp stinging that is driving me insane! I was hoping the pain would alleviate by now.

Any suggestions to ease the pain?

I’m a hunter and was thinking about taking the Red Cross first aid for severe trauma class. Was also going to get a suitable first aid kit with a tourniquet to put in the hunting bag.

Has anyone here taken that class? Would it be beneficial to have the kit before the class? Do they cover clotting agents in that one too?

What else might you recommend?

Thx!

I'm curious about what motivated others to learn first aid. Was it a personal experience, a requirement for work, or just a desire to be prepared? Did you take a course online or attend an in-person class? Share your stories and reasons!

Hi Redditors,

I'm designing a first aid app and need your help. I want to understand people's experiences with learning first aid. Please share your thoughts on the following:

1. What are the biggest challenges you've faced with learning first aid, whether through apps, websites, or physical classes?
2. What changes would you like to see in first aid learning?
3. Would you use an app to learn or improve your first aid skills? If so, what features would you find most helpful?

Your feedback will be invaluable in helping me create a useful and effective first aid app.

Thank you for your insights!

Hi Redditors,

I am conducting user research for an upcoming app design focused on first aid, and I would greatly appreciate your insights and experiences. My goal is to understand the general public's familiarity with basic first aid procedures and the challenges they face when applying this knowledge in real-life situations.

Here are a few questions I'd love to get your input on:

1. Do you know basic first aid procedures (e.g., CPR, treating wounds, handling burns)?
2. How confident are you in performing first aid in an emergency situation?
3. Have you ever had to administer first aid? If so, what challenges did you face?
4. What resources or features do you think would be most helpful in a first aid app?
5. Are there any specific scenarios or types of injuries you feel least prepared to handle?

Context: I am in the process of designing an app that aims to provide comprehensive and easy-to-follow first aid instructions. Your feedback will be invaluable in helping me create a tool that effectively supports people in emergency situations.

Thank you all in advance for your time and insights!

What can I do to further enhance my emergency first aid medical knowledge and training in Ontario after EMR training? I’d like to learn more but can’t take 2 years off work to go to paramedic school. (Kids, mortgage etc). Already volunteering with medical first aid company in GTA now.

this is the best i can do. i plan on adding bandaids asap (we dont have any!!!!). this is just a day to day thing because i worry about people getting hurt alot.

1. glove

2.mask

3.kleenex

4.antibacterial

5.bleedstop

6. a piece of cloth you could wrap around injury

7. this elastic thing that in hopes could be used to slow down bleeding

8. chap stick

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EMR here and volunteer firefighter - looking for options for further training.

Hey Everyone, I am teaching a Wilderness First Aid course soon and I am in search of some knarly videos to show in the course. Can anyone help me out?

So far I have a Banff and Jasper helicopter rescue and an altitude sickness video. Its been hard finding stuff on YouTube so I figured I would come here to see if any of you knew of good videos?

Hi. Could anyone here, please provide a link or the questionnaire itself on knowledge of first Aid, preferably among health sciences students?

It's still a work-in-progress as I haven't gotten everything I need so far but I have most of it!

Here's the list:

• First-aid manual
• Sterile gauze pads (various sizes)
• Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids) ((various sizes))
• Adhesive tape (waterproof)
• Elastic bandages
• Aluminum finger splint(s)
• Antiseptic wipes/towelettes
• Antiseptic solution/disinfectant (hydrogen peroxide)
• Disposable non-latex gloves
• N95/surgical masks
• Instant cold packs
• Cotton balls & cotton tipped swabs (Q-tips)
• Eye pad(s)
• Sterile eyewash saline
• Syringe/medicine spoon
• Bulb suction device/turkey baster
• Thermometer
• Safety pins (assorted sizes)
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Needles
• Duct tape
• Soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
• Petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
• Calamine lotion
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Anti-diarrhea medication (Imodium)
• Anti-nausea medication
• Laxatives/stool softener
• Antacids
• Antihistamine (Benadryl)
• OTC pain relievers - acetaminophen (Tylenol) & Ibuprofen (Advil)
• Aspirin
• Nasal decongestant
• Orajel
• Cough drops
• Aloe vera gel
• Sun block
• Extra prescription medication

Any feedback is welcome and would be helpful!

Is this overkill?

One of the items I don't have yet is the first-aid manual - where's the best place to get a practical and thorough manual?

Also I'd love some discussion on efficient storage (this takes up way more space than I'd like!) if anyone has any advice on that front.

Afternoon, I am currently working on a research project at University with the aim to gather information on our chosen topic. I have chosen first aid as I have had first hand experience giving and received treatment. The aim of this questionnaire is to gather information from people who have had experiences with first aid in an aim to look at developing some new approaches to the way first aid training is taught. The questionnaire shouldn't take any longer than 2 or 3 minutes. Your help in filling this out is greatly appreciated.

First Aid Questionnaire

Hey I want to have a big first aid kit in my home in case anything happen but don’t know where to start can you help me ?

Ps: sorry for the grammar English isn’t my native language

Should we have Pseudoephedrine at home? Should we have a Asthmanefri? What would you have if you couldnt take your family member to the hospital immediately?