Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke First Aid in Singapore
How to tell heat exhaustion from heat stroke, cool the person quickly, and when to call 995.
First-aid action guides for medical emergencies in Singapore — CPR, choking, bleeding, burns, seizures and more. General information, not a substitute for certified training or calling 995.
How to tell heat exhaustion from heat stroke, cool the person quickly, and when to call 995.
Give adrenaline immediately into the outer thigh, call 995, lie the person flat, and never let them stand up.
Most head knocks are minor — but know the red-flag symptoms that mean call 995, and who needs extra caution.
How to check breathing and place an unconscious but breathing person in the recovery position — and when to do…
Stay calm, protect the person, time the seizure, never put anything in the mouth, and call 995 if it lasts…
An AED is designed for laypeople — turn it on, follow the voice prompts, place the pads, and stay clear.
How to give hands-only CPR: call 995, activate myResponder, and push hard and fast in the centre of the chest.
Call 995, apply firm direct pressure, don’t remove soaked dressings, and watch for shock.
Judge severity, then give back blows and abdominal thrusts (chest thrusts for infants), and call 995 if it does not…
Cool a burn under running water for 20 minutes, cover it, avoid ice and creams, and know when to call…