First aid is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. It involves assessing the situation, providing basic medical treatment, and stabilizing the person until professional medical help can be obtained. The goal of first aid is to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.
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Google Gemini AI
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First aid is the immediate and temporary care given to a person who has been injured or become ill until full medical treatment is available. It is provided by laypersons, such as family members, friends, or bystanders, who are not medical professionals. First aid aims to:
1. Preserve life: By taking steps to prevent death or further harm. 2. Relieve pain and suffering: By providing comfort and reducing pain. 3. Prevent complications: By taking measures to minimize the risk of infection or other complications. 4. Promote healing: By creating a clean and safe environment for recovery.
First aid typically involves basic interventions such as:
- Assessing the situation and checking for responsiveness. - Calling for emergency medical services if necessary. - Controlling bleeding. - Dressing wounds. - Immobilizing injuries. - Providing CPR and other emergency treatments. - Monitoring vital signs. - Providing emotional support and reassurance.