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First Aid is care given to an injured person to stabilize and keep him / her safe until he / she can receive professional medical attention.
Fundamentals of First Aid
Scenario:
A man has been hit by a car and thrown into the street. He is wearing shorts, and blood is flowing, but not spurting, from his leg. What looks like a bone is sticking out of his leg.
What are the two major concerns when giving first aid to this victim?
First, safety of the rescuer from traffic and the safety of the of the victim.
Second, unless the victim is in a life-threatening situation, he should not be moved.
Shock - Treatment
If no, elevate legs eight to twelve inches off the ground.
If less then two hours from medical care, then do not give fluids (except to those who are conscious and are severely burned).
If no, give small and periodic amounts of water (only if conscious).
Wait for medical attention to arrive.