Firstaid

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID 1. First aid is the immediate treatment given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness, before medical help is obtained. 2. The Aims of First Aid First aid has three main aims:  They are as follows To preserve life To promote recovery, and To prevent worsening of the casualty's condition. Arrange transportation to hospital, if necessary. First aid is based on scientific medicine and surgery.  It is skilled assistance.  But the First Aider is not a doctor.  After the doctor takes charge the First Aider's responsibility ends.  He can then stand by to help the doctor.   The First Aider should observe carefully, think clearly, and act quickly.  He should ask someone to call a doctor or inform hospital immediately giving some details of cases involved.  While waiting for the doctor, he should give First aid methodically. 3.  The Scope of First Aid The first Aider ...