There are three Ps to remember when it comes to first aid: preserve life, prevent deterioration, and promote recovery.
Preserve life – Your first priority as a first responder in any crisis should be to save lives. To save the victim’s life, you may need to do CPR, control bleeding, or take other measures.
Prevent deterioration – Do everything you can to keep the person safe until medical help arrives. The aim is to keep the condition from getting worse and avoid any further harm.
Promote recovery – Your role now is to promote healing after you’ve done everything you can with first aid treatment. This can be accomplished through instilling confidence, providing comfort, and seeking to alleviate discomfort, among other things.