First aid is the initial medical care given to an injured or sick person before the arrival of a specialized ambulance team.
First aid is an essential part of health care, playing a vital role in saving lives and reducing harmful effects on health.

The importance of first aid:

1. Life-saving: First aid provides immediate assistance that is sufficient to save the life of the injured person. When rapid and effective care is available, the chance of death of the injured person can be reduced.

2. Reducing harmful effects: By providing first aid correctly, the harmful effects on the injured person’s health can be reduced and his chances of recovery improved.

3. Providing immediate care: First aid helps provide immediate care to the injured person until he is transferred to the hospital or the specialized ambulance team arrives.

4. Increasing the chances of survival: Thanks to first aid, the injured person’s chances of survival can be increased and the chances of fully regaining his health improved.

5. Community awareness: First Aid encourages community awareness of the importance of providing assistance in emergency situations and training individuals on how to behave in emergency situations.

In conclusion:

There is no doubt that first aid plays a vital role in preserving life and providing the necessary care to the injured. Therefore, every person should be familiar with the basics of first aid and practice how to react in emergency situations.

Providing assistance quickly and effectively can mean the difference between life and death.

Written by the certified international trainer, Thawra Alnaesan