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• Promote recovery: First aid also involves trying to start the recovery process from the illness or injury, and in
some cases might involve completing a treatment, such as in the case of applying a plaster to a small wound.
Training Basic principles, such as knowing to use an adhesive bandage or applying direct pressure on a
bleed, are often acquired passively through life experiences. However, to provide effective, life-saving first aid
interventions requires instruction and practical training. This is especially true where it relates to potentially fatal
illnesses and injuries, such as those that require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); these procedures may
be invasive, and carry a risk of further injury to the patient and the provider. As with any training, it is more useful
if it occurs before an actual emergency, and in many countries, emergency ambulance dispatchers may give
basic first aid instructions over the phone while the ambulance is on the way. Training is generally provided by
attending a course, typically leading to certification. Due to regular changes in procedures and protocols, based
on updated clinical knowledge, and to maintain skill, attendance at regular refresher courses or re-certification is
often necessary. First aid training is often available through community organization such as the Red cross and
St. John ambulance.
ABC of first aid
ABC stands for airway, breathing and circulation.
• Airway: Attention must first be brought to the airway to ensure it is clear. Obstruction (choking) is a life
threatening emergency.
• Breathing: Breathing if stops, the victim may die soon. Hence means of providing support for breathing is an
important next steps.
There are several methods practiced in first aid.

• Circulation: Blood circulation is vital to keep person alive. The first aiders now trained to go straight to chest
compressions through CPR methods.
When providing first aid one needs to follow some rule.
There are certain basic norms in teaching and training students in the approach and administration of first aid to
sick and injured.
Not to get panic
Panic is one emotion that can make the situation worse. People often make mistake because they get panic.
Panic clouds thinking and causes mistakes. First aider need calm and collective approach. If the first aider himself
is in a state of fear and panic gross mistakes may result. It’s far easier to help the suffering, when they know what
they are doing, even if unprepared to encounter a situation.
Emotional approach and response always lead to wrong doing and may cloud one to do wrong procedures.
Hence be calm and focus on the given institution. Quick and confident approach can lessen the effect of injury.
Call medical emergencies
If the situation demands, quickly call for medical assistance. Prompt approach may save the life.
Surroundings play vital role

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