List three of the main aims of first aid?

Answer 1

The three main aims are to maintain airway, breathing and circulation, in that order.

In an unconscious patient:

Airway - to clear the airway, first have a look to see if there is anything in the mouth blocking the airway. If not then lift the head up slightly so that the head is in a 'sniffing' position (this is known as the head tilt, chin lift manouvre) However, if there is a possibility of a head, neck or back injury, be very cautious of moving the person at all.

Breathing - To assess the breathing place your ear next to the patients mouth, while at the same time looking at the chest. This way you can listen and feel for any breathing with your ear, and look for any rise and fall of the chest at the same time.

Circulation - To check for a heart rate, the best place in an unconscious patient is the carotid pulse, which is on the side of the neck.

If the patient is not breathing or has no pulse - commence CPR.

NOTE: These are rough guidelines and a first aid course is recommended to learn proper techniques for CPR.

Answer 2

Universally, the three aims of first aid is:

1. To preserve life by applying lifesaving first aid intervention.

2. To prevent the conditioning from worsening, by taking appropriate preventive action.

3. To promote recovery through treatment and rehabilitation.

These are sometimes referred to as the three 'R's of first aid.

Answer 3

The three aims of a first aider can be summarised as the three 'P's of first aid. They are also known as the principles or aims of first aid:

1. to preserve life by providing basic life support (CPR for a cardiac arrest patient).

2. to prevent the condition from worsening (keep a bleeding patient warm to prevent hypovolemic shock).

3. to promote recovery (warm a hypothermia patient and transport to hospital to promote a safe recovery).

Answer 4

3 main aims of first aid are the three Ps: 1. Preserve life 2. Promote recovery 3. Prevent worsening of any injuries

Answer 5

The main objective of first aid is to stabilize the victim by providing basic/advanced life support to the victim until the victim can receive full medical care at a hospital.

Answer 6

1. To save lives.

2. To prevent further injury.

3. To promote full recovery.

Answer 7

Restore Breathing, or heartbeat, stop bleeding, rehydrate and treat shock.

Save a person's life, treat wounds, prevent infection, get person to professional medical help if serious.

Answer 8

1. To save lives.

2. To promote full recovery.

3. To prevent further injury.

Answer 9

Keep the patient alive, and get them to a higher level of care.