introduction to first aid

INTRODUCTIONTO

FIRST AID

CHAPTER

1

What is first aid?First aid is the provision of initial care

for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can

be accessed.

Immediate care given to a victim of injury or sudden illness until more

advanced care can be provided.

How many sensation

A person have ?

Aims of

first aid

First aid is given to a victim in an emergency for four purposes:

To preserve life.

To protect the unconscious victim.

To prevent the condition from worsening and to

relieve pain.

To promote recovery.

Recognising emergenciesSigns:

Unusual Noises

Unusual sights

Unusual smells

Unusual symptoms and signs or behaviour

Your response may help save a life.

Unusual noisesNoises that indicate

someone is in distress, such as screaming, yelling,

moaning, crying and, calling for help.

Alarming identifiable noises such as breaking glass,

crashing metal or screeching tyres.

Abrupt or Loud noises that are not identifiable.

UNUSUAL SIGHTS

Things that look out of ordinary:

A stalled vehicle.

An overturned saucepan.

A spilled medicine container

Broken glass

Fallen high voltage electrical cables.

Unusual smells

Smells that are stronger than usual. Unrecognisable smells.

Unusual symptoms and signs orbehaviour

Unconsciousness

Difficult breathing.

Clutching the chest or throat.

Slurred, confused or hesitant speech.

Irritability or drowsiness.

Sweating for no apparent reason.

Uncharacteristic skin colour.

RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES

“There are many ways you can help, but in order

To help, You must first decide to act .”

Barriers to action

Presence of Bystanders.

Uncertainty about the victim.

Nature of the injury or illness.

Fear of disease transmission.

Fear of doing something wrong.

Legal considerations

The first aider is expected to act reasonably and prudently with a

genuine concern for the best interests of the

victim.

NOTE:The first aider has nothing to

fear as long as he or she acts reasonably, with caution,

and follows accepted teaching and protocols.

Preventing emergencies

Unhealthy lifestyles and habits such as:

Lack of exercise

Overeating

Smoking

Preparing for emergenciesKeep important and information about you and your family in a handy place.

Keep medical insurance records up to date.

Find out if your community is served by an emergency 000 telephone number.

Keep a emergency telephone numbers listed in a handy

place.

Make sure your house or unit numbers is easy to read.

Wear a medical alert tag if you have a potentially serious

medical conditions.

Keep a first aid kit available in your home, car, workplace and

recreation area.

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Presenter:Michael R. Balboa

BSED III-C