There are various first aid protocols[4]​[5]​[6][7]​ that indicate the order of the steps that could be followed when practicing them. These steps often contain mnemonics that allow them to be easily remembered.

A generic example of a first aid protocol, with its corresponding mnemonic, may be the following - SEAP:.

Algunas técnicas son consideradas básicas en primeros auxilios, pues valen para más de una situación, y por ello son enseñadas repetidamente en sus cursos de formación.

Moving with the victim to a safe place

It consists of the rescuer moving with the victim to an area without dangers (such as fire, electrical or others) where the required first aid can be performed.

The patient would ultimately be left lying face up, on a sufficiently firm surface (for example, on the floor), which allows compressions typical of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to be performed, if necessary.

Checking the status of the victim

It consists of evaluating[8]​ the condition of the victim, first attending to possible problems that threaten their life.

It is worth noting here if the victim has a wound that bleeds profusely, as this requires its own treatment to stop the blood loss "Hemorrhage") (normally, keeping pressure on the wound).

The usual way to check a patient's condition is to touch him on one of his shoulders and shout something, such as: "What's wrong?" or "can you hear me?" If the patient does not react, we will have to check his pulse (heartbeat) and breathing. But don't spend too much time on it (professional lifeguards recommend taking 10 seconds).

Some ways to check its status are these:.

Managing the patient's airway

It consists of maintaining[9]​ the patient's airways in some position compatible with breathing and first aid. The main procedures are:

—Mandibular traction: It is a maneuver with the dual purpose of opening the patient's mouth to prepare for mouth-to-mouth breathing for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) maneuvers, and, with that same position, keeping the airways protected from the risk of being accidentally occluded by the patient's tongue. Furthermore, it is the recommended maneuver for this in case the patient has a possible serious injury to the spinal column (either in the back or neck).

The rescuer, facing the prone patient, or the other way around (approaching him from the head), would project the patient's jaw upward and then open his mouth (see image below).

—Emptying the patient's mouth: Inside the patient's mouth there could be something loose and dangerous (such as a denture that has come loose, or blocks of clotted blood), and in that case it is necessary to remove it (see image below); To facilitate this task, it may be advisable to rotate the patient to one side for a moment, but:.

—Forehead-chin: Additional maneuver that can leave the patient's head tilted back in order to keep their airways protected from the risk of being accidentally occluded by their own tongue (see image below). However, it is better not to recline it in the following cases:.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the first aid system used in victims of cardiac arrest (complete stop of the heartbeat). It includes the previous techniques and others.

Every home, school, public place, workplace and automobile should have a first aid kit that contains what is necessary to save a life and avoid complications caused by an accident. Likewise, the first aid kit can be complemented with a defibrillator with which to revive victims of cardiac arrest.

A first aid kit should contain healing materials and medications that do not pose a risk to people, however, you should always ask yourself before administering them about a possible allergy or negative reaction to any medicine or substance.

It is important that the first aid kit is not within the reach of children, that it is kept in a cool, dry place and that the expiration date of the medicines is periodically reviewed to replace them if necessary.

The first aid kit should include:

In Spain, the health training of people who intervene in catastrophes such as fires, floods, and any other adverse phenomenon, requires professional training, specifically the FP of Health Emergencies,[10]​ which provides the people who carry it out with a title of Technician in Health Emergencies; There are also university courses on Health Emergencies taught by various public and private universities.

There are various first aid protocols[4]​[5]​[6][7]​ that indicate the order of the steps that could be followed when practicing them. These steps often contain mnemonics that allow them to be easily remembered.

A generic example of a first aid protocol, with its corresponding mnemonic, may be the following - SEAP:.

Algunas técnicas son consideradas básicas en primeros auxilios, pues valen para más de una situación, y por ello son enseñadas repetidamente en sus cursos de formación.

Moving with the victim to a safe place

It consists of the rescuer moving with the victim to an area without dangers (such as fire, electrical or others) where the required first aid can be performed.

The patient would ultimately be left lying face up, on a sufficiently firm surface (for example, on the floor), which allows compressions typical of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to be performed, if necessary.

Checking the status of the victim

It consists of evaluating[8]​ the condition of the victim, first attending to possible problems that threaten their life.

It is worth noting here if the victim has a wound that bleeds profusely, as this requires its own treatment to stop the blood loss "Hemorrhage") (normally, keeping pressure on the wound).

The usual way to check a patient's condition is to touch him on one of his shoulders and shout something, such as: "What's wrong?" or "can you hear me?" If the patient does not react, we will have to check his pulse (heartbeat) and breathing. But don't spend too much time on it (professional lifeguards recommend taking 10 seconds).

Some ways to check its status are these:.

Managing the patient's airway

It consists of maintaining[9]​ the patient's airways in some position compatible with breathing and first aid. The main procedures are:

—Mandibular traction: It is a maneuver with the dual purpose of opening the patient's mouth to prepare for mouth-to-mouth breathing for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) maneuvers, and, with that same position, keeping the airways protected from the risk of being accidentally occluded by the patient's tongue. Furthermore, it is the recommended maneuver for this in case the patient has a possible serious injury to the spinal column (either in the back or neck).

The rescuer, facing the prone patient, or the other way around (approaching him from the head), would project the patient's jaw upward and then open his mouth (see image below).

—Emptying the patient's mouth: Inside the patient's mouth there could be something loose and dangerous (such as a denture that has come loose, or blocks of clotted blood), and in that case it is necessary to remove it (see image below); To facilitate this task, it may be advisable to rotate the patient to one side for a moment, but:.

—Forehead-chin: Additional maneuver that can leave the patient's head tilted back in order to keep their airways protected from the risk of being accidentally occluded by their own tongue (see image below). However, it is better not to recline it in the following cases:.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the first aid system used in victims of cardiac arrest (complete stop of the heartbeat). It includes the previous techniques and others.

Every home, school, public place, workplace and automobile should have a first aid kit that contains what is necessary to save a life and avoid complications caused by an accident. Likewise, the first aid kit can be complemented with a defibrillator with which to revive victims of cardiac arrest.

A first aid kit should contain healing materials and medications that do not pose a risk to people, however, you should always ask yourself before administering them about a possible allergy or negative reaction to any medicine or substance.

It is important that the first aid kit is not within the reach of children, that it is kept in a cool, dry place and that the expiration date of the medicines is periodically reviewed to replace them if necessary.

The first aid kit should include:

In Spain, the health training of people who intervene in catastrophes such as fires, floods, and any other adverse phenomenon, requires professional training, specifically the FP of Health Emergencies,[10]​ which provides the people who carry it out with a title of Technician in Health Emergencies; There are also university courses on Health Emergencies taught by various public and private universities.