- First aid is immediate care given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill. It focuses on preserving life, preventing condition from worsening, and promoting recovery.
- When providing first aid, assess the scene for safety, get consent to help, and call for emergency help if needed. Follow basic steps like checking breathing, stopping severe bleeding, treating for shock.
- For medical emergencies like allergic reaction, stroke, heart attack, seizures, give appropriate first aid like epinephrine injection, calling emergency services, recovery position. Handle injuries like fractures, burns, bites by examining area, stabilizing injury, cooling burns and seeking medical care.