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.

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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.
07.11.2024 4 minutes )}

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.
08.06.2023 2 minutes )}

First aid guide

Our free Ratgeber guide reveals what to do in an emergency – with practical tips for every situation.

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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 3 minutes )}

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 )}

Swiss Transfusion SRC

Giving blood saves lives. Because not even the best medical care can manage without blood donations.

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First aid quiz
An emergency can occur anytime, anywhere. Do you know what to do? Test your knowledge.
04.09.2020 2 minutes )}

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 6 minutes )}

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 )}