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01.First aid

First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury

The aims of first aid are:

  • To preserve life
  • To prevent further harm
  • Promote recovery

It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing:

  • removing of casualties from a danger scene (collapsed buildings and broken car)
  • struggle with respiratory failure
  • cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - respiratory care and chest compressions
  • defibrillation
  • stopping of a bleeding
  • immobilization
  • pain relief
  • wound bandaging
  • giving the correct body position of casualties
  • prevention of hypothermia or overheating
  • loading on transportation vehicles and evacuation
  • psychological help
  • care to perston with a sudden illness