1st Response Information SheetsFor use with both the full 1st Response

and the 1st Response Refresher courses.

Aims and objectives

The aim of 1st Response is to ensure Girlguiding members are kept as safe as possible while they are in our care.

Objectives:

(Full course)To provide members (over the age of 14) with simple first aid information which is relevant to their role.(Refresher) To provide members with an update of changes since their last course and ensure they have first aid information which is relevant to their role.

To help members build confidence and skills in coping with emergency and first aid situations.

To equip members with the knowledge needed to manage these emergencies.

Information Sheet 1 Principles of first aid

Preserve life:

Airway Breathing Prevent

deterioration: Stop bleeding Treat shock Treat other injuries

Promote recovery: Reassure Relieve pain Handle with care Protect from harm

Information Sheet 2 Action in an emergency

Assess dangers

Make safe

Give emergency aid

Get help

Clear up

Look after yourself

Information Sheet 4 As soon as possible

Inform next of kin

Complete reports to include:

Details of the incident

Location of the incident

Date and time of the incident

Who was involved

What was done

Who was notified

Information Sheet 5 Infection controlIf possible, wear disposable gloves or improvise with polythene bags or consider whether the casualty can help by, for example, applying pressure to bleeding.

Remember:

Wash hands

Clean Surfaces (bleach with water

1:10)

Cover minor wounds

Resuscitation face shield

Dispose of soiled items appropriatel

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Information Sheet 13 Bleeding

Direct pressure

Dress

Elevate

Information Sheet 16a Slings

Elevation sling

Information Sheet 16b Slings

Arm sling

Information Sheet 10 Shock: signs and symptoms

Pale, cold, clammy skin

Weak, dizzy, light-headed Nausea or vomiting

Thirsty Yawning Rapid, weak pulse

Anxiety or irrational behaviour Rapid, shallow breathing

Dropping levels of consciousness

Information Sheet 11 Shock: causes

Fluid loss bleeding, burns, severe diarrhoea or vomiting

Cardiac problems heart attack, electrocution

Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction to stings, types of food, environmental features, poisons

Information Sheet 12 Shock: treatmentTreat the cause and prevent the condition from getting worse by:

Correct positioning of casualty Reassurance Maintaining the casualty’s normal temperature Monitoring breathing if necessary Do not give anything to eat or drink

Information Sheet 7 Chain of survival

Information Sheet 9 Choking

Back blows Abdominal thrusts

Information Sheet 8 First aid positions

Information Sheet 3 The first person at the scene of an accident should:

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Make the area safe

Reassure casualty & bystanders

Use bystanders

Prioritise and respond to needs

Send for help

Information Sheet 6 CPR flow chart

Response Airway Breathing Danger

30:2

Information Sheet 14 Levels of consciousness

lert (will talk but may be drowsy)

(responds to simple command e.g. ‘open your eyes’ or to simple questions)

(will react e.g. make a noise to a pinch on the back of the hand)

(there is no response at all)

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Information Sheet 15 Causes of unconsciousness

Fainting

Imbalance of heat

Shock

Heart attack/Angina pectoris

Stroke

Head Injuries

Asphyxia/hypoxia/near drowning Asthma

Anaphylaxis

Poisoning

Seizures

Diabetic emergencies