Three p's

 Knowledge of basic first aid can make the difference between life and death. Several studies have shown that effective first aid can be vital in the first few minutes after an emergency. In the first few minutes any casualty found the basic first aid him or her life may be safe. Finally, first aid is an important life skill.

 

There are three main aims of first aid:

                                               

Three P’s

Preserve life:

 Your first aim is to preserve life by carrying out emergency first aid procedures (for example,

o   Opening a casualty’s airway or

o    Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

Prevent deterioration or further injury: 

Secondly, you should attempt to prevent the casualty’s condition from deteriorating further. This could include asking them to stay still to prevent movement of possible fractures.

 

Promote recovery: 

Finally, you can promote recovery by arranging prompt emergency medical help. In addition, simple first aid can significantly affect the long-term recovery of an injury.

For example, quickly cooling a burn will reduce the risk of long term scarring.