Unit 5 First aid【美文阅读】 You may need to give first aid
First aid is needed as the emergency care given to a sick or injured person
The goals of first aid are to prevent death and to prevent injuries from becoming worse
Each emergency condition is different
However, the following rules apply to any kind of emergency
*Be aware of your limitations
Do not try to do more than you are able to
Nor should you do things if you are unfamiliar with them
Do what you can under the conditions at that time
*Stay calm
Acting calmly will help the victim feel safe
*Take a quick look to see if the victim is bleeding, and if there is a pulse
*Keep the victim lying down and do not move him or her
You could make an injury worse if you move the victim
* Take necessary emergency steps
*Call for help or ask someone