First aid: Top ten

When we talk about relevant medical emergencies concerning adults, we talk about the Top Ten of first aid. These ten scenarios represent the ten most important medical emergencies in which a qualified first responder needs to intervene immediately. It is absolutely critical to provide qualified first aid until emergency services arrive in the following cases:

  1. Circulatory arrest
  2. Heart attack
  3. Stroke
  4. Spinal injury
  5. Serious internal/external bleeding
  6. Seizure
  7. Respiratory problems/choking
  8. Serious circulation/consciousness problems
  9. Serious skin/mucus membrane injuries (chemical burns, burns, injuries)
  10. Emergency mental health situations