A is for Airway

A is for Airway
A–Z of First Aid

One of the most common things people say on a course is:
❌ “You can swallow your tongue.”

The truth? You can’t.

But when someone is unconscious, their tongue can flop backwards and block the airway.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.'

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

That’s why the very first thing we teach is how to open an airway:
👉 Head tilt, chin lift for adults and children.

👉 Neutral “sniffing” position for babies under 1.

It’s simple, it’s quick, and it saves lives.

The group Laura and I trained today went from 😟 unsure to 😁 confident in just a few hours.

That’s the power of first aid, it turns everyday people into lifesavers.

Would your workplace know what to do in an emergency?

We deliver engaging, hands-on training that gives teams the skills and confidence they need.

Is your first aid certificate due for renewal?

Conact victoria@happymentalhealth.co.uk to chat about training for your team