First aid
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This article is about the concept
of first aid. A First Aid textbook on the practice of first aid is under development at Wikipedia textbooks.
First aid is a series of simple, life-saving medical techniques that a non-doctor or layman can be trained to perform in
medical emergency situations, before the intervention of
emergency medical technicians or
doctors. It is best to obtain training in first aid
before a medical emergency occurs. Supplies useful in giving first aid are often kept together in a
first aid kit.
Training in first aid is often available through community organizations such as the
Red Cross or the
American Heart Association. First aid instruction is a part of
military basic training and the
Scouting movement. In many countries in the
Commonwealth of Nations the
Order of St. John provides first aid training and operates
Ambulance services.
First aid is often taught as a three step process:
(1) Assess the patient and/or accident scene for hazards to the victim or rescuer(s)\n
\n(2)
Call for help and activate the
emergency medical services (EMS)\n
\n(3) Provide treatment to the limits of your skill
Conditions that often necessitate first aid
Providing first aid
Techniques and procedures of first aid
External Link
\n*Emergency Institute\n*HealthWorld Online - Emergency & First Aid\n*First aid tips and tutorials\n*VBgov.com - First Aid Tips\n-----
The rock and roll band Live used the name First Aid for a time before achieving much success in the music world.
Category:Medicine Category:First aid
