thumb A US Navy corpsman gives<unk>  to an injured Iraqi citizen.<unk>  is the<unk>  immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to a cut.<unk>  is generally performed by someone with basic medical training. Mental health<unk>  is an extension of the concept of<unk>  to cover mental health, while psychological<unk>  is used as early treatment of people who are at risk for developing PTSD. Conflict<unk> , focused on preservation and recovery of an individual's social or relationship well-being, is being piloted in Canada. There are many situations that may require<unk> , and many countries have legislation, regulation, or guidance, which specifies a minimum level of<unk>  provision in certain circumstances. This can include specific training or equipment to be available in the workplace (such as an automated external defibrillator), the provision of specialist<unk>  cover at public gatherings, or mandatory<unk>  training within schools.<unk> , however, does not necessarily require any particular equipment or prior knowledge, and can involve improvisation with materials available at the time, often by untrained people.
First aid
Rescue vehicle
Rescue squad
Search and rescue
Life support
Suicide bag
Depot injection
Basic life support