What is First Aid? 

First Aid is the immediate management of a person who is injured or has suddenly taken ill. 

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Aims of First Aid

The four aims of First Aid are: 

• To preserve life

• To prevent conditions from worsening

• To promote recovery

• To provide comfort and relief

 

As a First Aider, you should:

• Provide First Aid to the casualty until medical help arrives. 

• Be familiar with the layout of places frequented, e.g., workplace, home, school, shopping malls, etc. 

• Understand the processes and associated hazards before embarking on any work/activity to anticipate possible types of incidents and be prepared to render appropriate First Aid. 

• Take note of the casualty’s condition, type and time of treatment provided and basic details of the casualty. A more detailed report may be required in workplaces or schools; therefore, it is important for the First Aider (employed/contracted) to be familiar with the documentation and reporting procedure of the organisation. 

• Periodically check that the First Aid kit and its contents are in order and are replenished regularly.