We all like to think we’d stay calm in an emergency, but it’s a lot harder to think clearly when someone actually needs help. Knowing basic first aid can make all the difference while waiting for emergency responders, yet many of us only realize how little we know when we’re put on the spot.
I’ve rounded up some basic first aid skills that most adults should know how to perform. And before you start side-eyeing me through your screen, just know that every single one of these is taught as part of the American Red Cross‘s first aid training—not just something I made up. The question is: how many can you honestly say you know how to do?