First aid-caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care- is an important skill for every Scout. Earning the Fist Aid merit badge will help you understand that emergency medical treatment is a set of clear action steps. By following the steps every time you come upon a first-aid emergency, you can quicky evaluate the stituation, come up with a first-aid plan, and then see that plan through.
The goals of first aid are:
1. Protect a person who is injured or ill from further harm.
2. Stop life-threatening emergencies. (Keep the airway open. Maintain breathing and circulation. Stop serious bleeding. Treat for shock.)
3. Get the person under professional medical care.