INTRODUCTION

Definition of First Aid:

First Aid is the limited medical treatment of the sick or wounded persons till they receive a doctor’s attention or a hospital’s medical facilities.

Aim or Objective of First Aid:

i.) To preserve life ii.) To promote recovery iii.) To prevent worsening of patient’s condition.

Pulse and Reparation rate of human beings (per minute):

Normal pulse rate Normal Respiration rate

Adult 60-80 12-14

Child 80-100 14-18

Baby 100-120 18-22

Examples of FAST pulse & respiration:

Exercise, emotional conditions, fever, hemorrhages, shock, certain heart and lung conditions.

Examples of SLOW pulse & respiration:

due to rest & sleep, head injury cases.