FirstAid

is the skilled application of accepted principles of treatment on the occurrence of an accident or in the case of sudden illness, using facilities and material available at the time. [11]

• To sustain life;
• To prevent deterioration in an existing condition; and
• To promote recovery.

The most important areas of first aid treatment are

• Restoration of breathing (resuscitation)
• Control of bleeding; and
• Prevention of collapse.

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Sources
11. OGP International Association of Oil and Gas Producers, Glosary for HSE terms.

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