Definition and Benefits of First Aid

DEFINITION OF FIRST AID

First aid treatment is the immediate and temporary treatment given to an accident victim or sick person before professional medical care is available. First aid can also be defined as the emergency medical treatment given to a victim, who suddenly falls sick or injured before thorough medical treatment is available to him or her.

First Aid Box: This is a simple box made of wood or plastic. The box usually contains the necessary materials needed to carry out first aid. The size is usually 30 x 25 x40cm.

Reasons for / Benefits of First Aid

1. First aid is administered so as to reduce pain.
2. It arrests bleeding.
3. First aid prevents injuries from getting worse.
4. First aid can be a source of information to the doctor.
5. It prevents loss of life of the injured person
6. It improves the vital signs of the patient such as breathing rate, temperature, pulse rate, etc.
7. It assists the medical doctor with useful information.