First aid is given to an injured person as an alternative to going to a hospital.

The purpose of first aid is to provide relief, prevent further harm, and preserve the life of an injured person.

Presence of mind is important in assessing the injury or illness of a person during a medical emergency.

During a medical emergency, immediately act on the injury even though the kind of first aid needed is not clearly defined yet.

Immediately call the emergency hotline for any medical emergency requiring first aid.

First aid is about addressing minor injuries or discomforts, not life-threatening conditions.

Properly cleaning and dressing a wound can prevent infection, which is a vital component of first aid.

Applying direct pressure to a wound is the recommended first step in managing bleeding.

For a person who is hyperventilating, have him or her hold his or her breath to stop symptoms.

Immediately moving someone to a cooler place and cooling him or her down is not advisable as a first step in attending to heat-related conditions.