HEALTH

First aid - medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred. First aider - people who administer First Aid First aiders must: 1. Prolongs the life of the injured 2. Alleviate the suffering of the injured - provide comfort to the injured person 3. Prevent further injury - remove ramaining hazards in the sorroundings - provide a feeling of safety and assurance Acronym "C.A.B." (for unconcious victims) C- circulation -feel if the pulse is present - can check: • neck • dorsalis pedis artery • femoral artery • inside the elbow • top of the foot • wrist • knee • groin • common carotid artery • apical A- airway -checkand remove any material that block the airway B- breathing - check if the victim is breathing by the movement of the chest