Introduction to first aid

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The goal of first aid is to save life, to prevent an injury or illness from worsening, or to help speed recovery. First aid for cardiac arrest, choking, internal bleeding, minor wounds, and minor soft tissue injuries is discussed in this chapter. Other chapters discuss first aid for the following:

Drowning
Heatstroke
Low body temperature (hypothermia)
Serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
Spinal cord injuries
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Poisoning
Seizures
Stings
Bite wounds
Burns
Chemical burns of the eyes
Fractures
Frostbite
Nosebleeds
Sprains
Fractured, loosened, or knocked-out teeth