This Australia Wide First Aid video gives a concise overview of falls and immediate first aid. It notes that falls are common in children and older adults and can occur from standing, sitting, climbing or tripping over obstacles.

Common causes listed include slippery floors, trip hazards, poor lighting, vertigo, vision problems and other medical or environmental factors. The video also suggests prevention measures such as keeping walkways clear, improving lighting, installing grab bars and encouraging balance or strength exercises for older adults.

For first aid, the video advises checking for hazards before approaching, assessing responsiveness and looking for injuries. If the person is alert, check wounds and use a cold compress for swelling. If they are unconscious, not breathing or seriously injured, call emergency services, begin CPR if needed, avoid moving them when head, neck or spinal injury is suspected, control bleeding and reassure them until help arrives.

This First Aid Eng video uses a stair-fall scenario and 3D visuals to explain first aid for a possible head injury or brain contusion. The rescuer checks the scene for danger, then assesses consciousness and visible signs such as confusion and swelling.

Warning signs that should prompt an emergency call include confusion, loss of balance, unequal pupils and vomiting. The video demonstrates stabilising the head and neck to keep the spine aligned, placing a cold compress lightly on the head without applying pressure, and keeping the injured person still and warm while monitoring their breathing.

The closing advice is to avoid common mistakes: do not sit the person up, shake them, let them walk or press on the injured area. Stay calm, keep the person stable and wait for medical help.