FIRST AID - KSIHFW
First aid is the immediate and temporary care given to an individual who has sustained an injury or is experiencing a sudden illness, provided until professional medical help is available. Its primary goals are to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery. Key steps include ensuring the safety of the scene, assessing the person’s condition, maintaining an open airway, controlling bleeding, treating for shock, and providing reassurance. Basic first aid knowledge empowers individuals to act confidently and effectively during emergencies, stabilizing the situation and often making a critical difference in outcomes while awaiting professional assistance.