first aid protocols

First aid protocols are the basic steps taken to help someone in a medical emergency until professional help arrives. Key steps include assessing the situation for safety, checking the person’s responsiveness, and calling for emergency help if needed. If the person is unconscious but breathing, place them in the recovery position. For bleeding, apply pressure to the wound. If they stop breathing, begin CPR, alternating between chest compressions and rescue breaths. Always stay calm, provide reassurance, and keep the person comfortable until help arrives, using available resources like first aid kits if necessary.