First Aid Squad

First aid is a vital component of any healthcare system, and to provide quality and quick care in an emergency, a specialized service called the First Aid Unit (FAM) is needed.

OPM is a specialized unit that provides primary medical care to injured and sick people. The main task of the OPM is to provide assistance to people in the very first minutes after a critical situation such as an accident, injury, stroke, heart attack or epileptic attack. During the provision of first aid, OPM staff must assess the patient’s condition, take measures to save him and further transport him to the nearest hospital, where specialists will diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment.

The main value of OPM is rapid response to emergency situations. Rapid response is based on equipping employees with modern technologies and equipment that allow them to quickly identify life-threatening conditions and carry out the necessary measures. Modern technologies make it possible to monitor the condition of patients remotely, which saves valuable transportation time.

Another important function of the OPM is public education. Knowledge of first aid has societal benefits, as knowledge of life skills increases people's chance of survival during critical situations. Therefore, OPM employees can teach the population the basics of first aid, as well as conduct courses on providing