Question

What is first aid? Why do we need it?

Answer 1

Answer:

Any preliminary medical assistance given to a person immediately after encountering with an accident or physical injury, that it prevents the individual's health from further degradation is first aid.

First aid is very important as, a person can fall sick, or meet an accident anywhere, but it is not possible to give medical treatment like in hospitals. Hence first aid is enough for life sustenance until that person is being admitted in hospital.

Like performing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation on people so that the heart continues beating or providing ointments in cuts etc.

Answer 2

First aid is the preliminary aid or treatment provided to an injured person.  

Explanation:  

• Not everywhere thorough treatment opportunities are present. Especially in homes or on roads, when an injury occurs, it is important to give first aid, that is, the preliminary treatment, and then depending on the gravity of the injury, the person is taken to the hospital.
• First aid is needed as it immediately helps in stopping the effect of the injury and often timely administration of first aid saves lives.