The immediate and temporary care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until qualified medical help is available.
Help given by a non-medical person to someone who is suddenly ill or injured before full-scale medical treatment can be given.
Immediate care given an injured or ill person before treatment by medically trained personnel. The most critical concerns are dealt with first: maintenance of adequate heart function, an open airway, and control of bleeding; after that, care depends on the nature of the injury or illness.
Procedures used in an emergency to help an injured or ill patient before the arrival of a doctor or admission to hospital.
Emergency procedures to help an ill or injured person before he or she receives expert medical attention or is admitted to hospital. Courses of instruction in first aid comprise 6—12 sessions, each of about 2 hours’ duration. Syllabuses of instruction are published by various organizations, the principal ones being the British Red Cross, the St John Ambulance Association, and the St Andrew’s Ambulance Association.
The administration of immediate care to an injured or acutely ill patient before the arrival of a physician or ALS unit and transport to either a physician’s office or hospital emergency department. First aid is not a substitute for definitive care.
The immediate care given to a victim of injury or sudden illness before professional medical help arrives.
First aid refers to the immediate response or treatment given to any sudden illness or injury before professional medical assistance can be administered. It predominantly involves handling minor injuries, burns, and fractures. However, in some instances, first aid may be necessary for providing emergency life-saving treatment.
The objectives of first-aid intervention during a crisis are to safeguard the individual’s life, shield them from additional damage, offer emotional support, ensure their comfort, coordinate for professional medical assistance, and gather as much information as possible about the accident or injury’s situation.
There are numerous strategies that can be employed to meet these objectives. For instance, the recovery position aids in keeping the airway clear in an unconscious but breathing person; if someone isn’t breathing, artificial respiration becomes crucial. If an individual isn’t breathing and lacks a pulse, cardiopulmonary resuscitation becomes critical. Intense bleeding, which can lead to shock, can be managed by exerting pressure on the relevant pressure points.
Immediate care administered while awaiting medical assistance.