The top ten golden rules of first aid

• Stay calm.

• Check your surroundings are safe. Don’t put yourself or the casualty at risk.
  
• Decide if the casualty needs medical aid; ask for advice if not sure.
• Reassure the casualty and keep them warm.
• Keep the casualty comfortable and don’t move them if suspicion of injury to back or neck.
• Wash your hands before applying first aid dressings, or wear disposable gloves to prevent infection.
• Clean wounds thoroughly before applying dressings.

• Wash away foreign objects such as grit or glass. Don’t remove embedded objects, leave that to the medical experts.

• Always use the right dressing for the injury.

• Don’t forget to replace any items you use from your first aid kit.