1.3.1 introduction to first aid
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Introduction to First Aid
1. To understand the principles, meaning and aims of First Aid
2. To know the qualities, responsibilities and duties of a First Aider
3. To know the basic contents of a First Aid Pouch & uses of these items
Learning Objectives
• Introduction
•Definition
• Aims of First Aid
•Duties, Qualities and Responsibilities of a First Aider
• Contents of First Aid Pouch
• Case study
• Conclusion
Scope
What is First Aid?
• First Aid is the
immediate assistance
or treatment given to
someone injured or
suddenly taken ill
before the arrival of an
ambulance, doctor or
other appropriately
qualified person
Aims of First Aid
• Preserve life
• Prevent the injury or illness from becoming worse
• To promote recovery
Duties of a First Aider
• Saving life
• Stabilising the condition of
victim
• Minimising late
complications
• Preparing the victim for
evacuation and evacuating
him with skill and dispatch
Qualities of a First Aider
A First Aider must be:
•Highly Trained
• Tested and regularly re-tested to maintain standard
•Up-to-date in knowledge and skills
Responsibility of a First AiderIn the management of a casualty, your
responsibility as a first aider is to:
•Assess the situation
• Identify the condition of the casualty/what he is suffering from
•Give immediate and appropriate treatment to the casualty
First Aid Pouch
ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN THE FIRST AID POUCH
• Individually wrapped adhesive dressings
• Bandages (Triangular, roller, elastic)
• Safety Pins
• First Aid Dressing (FAD) (No. 13 , 14, 15)
• Plasters
• Cotton Wool
Adhesive Dressing or Plaster• Used for minor wounds, best
choice for small wounds/cuts Sterile Dressing, FAD
• Easy to apply, ideal in emergencies. Comes in a range of sizes and in protective wrapping
Roller and Elastic Bandages• Supports joints, secures dressing,
restricts movement, maintains pressure on dressing and limits swelling
Triangular bandages• Made of cloth or strong paper. Used
for secondary bandages and slings
Item Descriptions
PARTS OF FAD
STERILE PADDING
Short End
Long End
The First Minutes- Group Discussion
You are faced with two casualties:
•During a PE lesson, a student fell and hit his head
against a sharp edge. There is a long deep gash
and blood is pouring from his head
•During lunch, a school mate in the canteen had
choked on a fish ball. He has lost consciousness
and his face is turning blue.
TAKE NOTE
• Immediate danger threatens the lives of these two victims.
• Life saving measures must be carried out immediately
• Delaying treatment until victims are evacuated or medical help arrives can result in death
AT SITE
Would you know how to render First Aid to these people?
Amputation injury
• Arrest haemorrhage
Heart attack
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
ACTION TAKEN
REMEMBER!
• The first few minutes after an injury or
sudden illness are critical
• Any delay in starting treatment can cost
a life
• Accurate identification of an injury or
illness helps to determine proper
method of First Aid treatment.
Q & A
CONCLUSION
• First Aid Measures serve to minimise further
injuries or loss of lives.
• It is important to train First Aiders who are
proficient in their skills to be able to render
immediate assistance during Medical
Emergencies.