First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful

First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life or improve certain vital signs including pulse, temperature, a clear airway, and breathing. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim’s condition from turning worse and provide relief from pain. First aid must be done as quickly as possible. In the case of the seriously injured, a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of life.
First-aid measures depend upon a victim’s needs and the provider’s level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. Improperly moving a person with a neck injury, for example, can lead to permanent spinal(脊柱)injury and paralysis(瘫痪).
Despite the variety of injuries possible, several principles of first aid apply to all emergencies. The first step is to call for professional medical help. The victim, if conscious, should be reassured that medical aid has been requested, and asked for permission to provide any first aid. Next, assess the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, any care that may have already been given, and pre-existing conditions such as diabetes(糖尿病)or heart trouble. The victim should be checked for a medical card that describes special medical conditions. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.
First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether life-threatening conditions exist. One method for evaluating a victim’s condition is known by the acronym(首字母缩写词)ABC, which stands for:
A---Airway: is it open and clear?
B---Breathing: is the person breathing? Look, listen, and feel for breathing.
C---Circulation: is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding extremely? Check skin color and temperature for additional indications of circulation problems.
【小题1】 First aid may bring about all the following results EXCEPT .A．saving a victim’s lifeB．preventing a victim’s condition from getting worse.C．relieving a victim from painD．helping a person avoid sudden illness or injury【小题2】 Before we administer first aid to a victim, it is very important for us .A．to make sure what to do and what not to doB．to refer to all kinds of handbooks on first aidC．to remove the ring or bracelet he/she may be wearingD．to take him/her to a hospital at once【小题3】In administering first aid to a victim, you should first of all .A．remove him from the accident sceneB．turn him overC．call for professional medical helpD．examine him carefully【小题4】The purpose of the passage is to tell the reader .A．the importance of protecting the accident sceneB．some basic facts about first aidC．what professional medical help isD．who can offer first aidD

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