Basic first-aid: The simple knowledge of assess a casualty, how to stem bleeding, immobilize broken/sore limbs and maintain breathing of the 'patient' in order to get them to hospital safely, so they can receive professional treatment.
Knowledge includes - the recovery position, how to detect fractures and diagnose symptoms, methods of controlling bleeding, construction and use of bandages, slings and splints.
First aid is aid which is given to anyone at any place with available things, before arrival of actual medical team.
The basic principles of First aid are:
No. on your gcse test there will be question about basic first aid
No one could have discovered first aid. First aid just describes the aid that is given FIRST. It refers to the basic treatment of injuries.
Basic Emergency First Aid Training is a one-day course offered by Emergency First Aid. It provides participants with essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies in the workplace.
So that you have basic first aid kit things incase of an emergency.
Honestly? Less than what would be considered basic first aid.
Bandages and neosporin
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Any basic first aid. This is because anything unexpected could happen.
First aid is the First aid. Is is the initial treatment of injuries. Sometimes it's role is basic life support while waiting for advanced life support (Ambulance).
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No, Basic Life Support and First Aid are not the same thing. Basic Life Support means the needs of our daily life, i. e food, clothes and a house to live in, but First Aid means the initial treatment given to an injured person till the doctor or ambulance doesn't arrive.
They can certainly be taught some basic first aid, though what level may be based on their age and their abilities.