<P> First aid training began to spread through the British Empire through organisations such as St John, often starting, as in the UK, with high risk activities such as ports and railways . </P> <P> The key aims of first aid can be summarised in three key points, sometimes known as' the three P's': - </P> <Ul> <Li> Preserve life: The overriding aim of all medical care which includes first aid, is to save lives and minimize the threat of death . </Li> <Li> Prevent further harm: Prevent further harm also sometimes called prevent the condition from worsening, or danger of further injury, this covers both external factors, such as moving a patient away from any cause of harm, and applying first aid techniques to prevent worsening of the condition, such as applying pressure to stop a bleed becoming dangerous . </Li> <Li> Promote recovery: First aid also involves trying to start the recovery process from the illness or injury, and in some cases might involve completing a treatment, such as in the case of applying a plaster to a small wound . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Preserve life: The overriding aim of all medical care which includes first aid, is to save lives and minimize the threat of death . </Li>

What are the three objectives of first aid