First aid refers to the quick and ready
administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical
care can be given to a victim. It usually occurs when a person is suffering
from a sudden illness or injury (e.g. choking, drowning). The aim of first aid
is to preserve the victim’s life while preventing the condition from worsening
and eventually promote a person’s survival or total recovery. All persons
should be aware and be knowledgeable about first aid care to be able to help
when the need arises.
