Question

Explain the major purposes of first aid.

Answer 1

The major purposes of first aid are:

1. To attend to the victim of an accident or injury immediately on an emergency basis.
2. To reduce the suffering and pain of the injured person as far as possible.
3. To help the victim recover from the initial shock caused by the accident or injury.
4. To prevent the condition from becoming worse until proper medical help is available.
5. To replace negligence and carelessness with presence of mind and wisdom while dealing with an emergency.