Essential Life-Saving Skills: A Community Guide

Ellie Foster
Jan 12
2 min read

Every year in the UK, thousands of lives are lost or changed forever due to preventable injuries. Often, the difference between a tragedy and a recovery is the immediate action taken by someone on the scene before emergency services arrive.

At Funky Yukka, our team is trained in First Aid to ensure we are prepared for any situation. As members of the community, you could find yourself in a position to help too.

Always remember: In a life-threatening emergency, call 999 immediately.

🚨 Cardiac Emergencies & Resuscitation

Cardiac Arrest: Learn the signs and how to respond. orlo.uk/UX5xV
CPR (Adult): High-quality chest compressions can save a life. orlo.uk/ctTAj
Using an AED: Defibrillators significantly increase survival rates. orlo.uk/k1xrG
Locate an AED: Find your nearest defibrillator (not for use during active emergency). orlo.uk/MKfAp

👶 Pediatric First Aid

Baby CPR: Essential techniques for infants. orlo.uk/kTU55
Child CPR: Resuscitation for older children. orlo.uk/LvxRp
DR ABC (Baby): A primary survey guide for little ones. orlo.uk/s9C42

⚠️ Critical Life-Threatening Situations

Choking: Step-by-step video and process. orlo.uk/Wr4A3
Stroke (FAST): Face, Arms, Speech – Time to call 999. orlo.uk/gC0Wm
Anaphylaxis: Managing severe allergic reactions. orlo.uk/CnNqV
Shock: Identifying this life-threatening lack of oxygen. orlo.uk/0Jqcj

🩹 Injury Management

Severe Bleeding: Quick action for dramatic wounds. orlo.uk/g0ykX
Burns & Scalds: How to cool and treat safely. orlo.uk/i9sfp
Dressing a Wound: Preventing infection and further injury. orlo.uk/5xvT3
Recovery Position: How to position a breathing, unresponsive casualty. orlo.uk/8Ps4w