Introduction To First-Aid

What is FIRST-AID?

First-aid is usually performed by a non-expert but trained personnel to provide initial care for injury or illness, using facilities or materials available at the time while waiting for definitive medical
personnel to arrive. Eg. Ambulance or Doctors.

Objectives of FIRST-AID

There are some important key points to first-aid.

•  Preserve life

- Aims to save lives.

- Maintain an open airway whereby air can travel in and out from the nose or the mouth, through the pharynx and to the lungs without any obstruction.(Conscious)

- Perform CPR when casualty is unable to maintain a patent airway.(Unconscious)

- Prepare the casualty to be transported to the nearest hospital.

•  Prevent further harm

- Prevent complications or prevent condition from worsening; such as moving the casualty unnecessarily as it may cause harm and danger either to the casualty and/or to yourself.

•  Promote recovery

- Assure the casualty by comforting him/her. Try to relieve pain by treating the injuries with the right techniques in order to maintain the condition of the casualty till definitive medical
care arrives.

Please take note that FIRST-AID is NOT Advance Medical Treatment, your knowledge and skills have limitations and responsibilities begin when you start to help the casualty and continue to do so till medical personnel arrive.

By: Katrina Yi