Singapore First Aid Guidelines 2026

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Public Health

Background:

• First aid is crucial for immediate care during emergencies.
• Evolving medical science necessitates updated first aid protocols.
• The Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council sets national practice standards.

Purpose of the Study:

• To update national first aid practice standards in Singapore.
• To integrate the latest international evidence into local guidelines.
• To ensure first aid training and operations remain relevant and effective.

Main Methods:

• Synthesis of the latest international evidence in first aid.
• Prioritization of relevance for Singapore's specific context.
• Review and revision of existing first aid guidelines.

Main Results:

• Publication of the Singapore First Aid Guidelines 2026.
• Inclusion of new guidance on pulse oximeters, bronchodilators, and oxygen therapy.
• Revised protocols for anaphylaxis, hypoglycaemia, presyncope, amputations, dehydration, and jellyfish stings.

Conclusions:

• The updated guidelines reflect advancements in medical science.
• These revisions aim to improve the quality of immediate care provided by first aiders.
• The guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for first aid in Singapore.