introduction to first aid
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INTRODUCTIONTO
FIRST AID
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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.
The end
Presenter:Michael R. Balboa
BSED III-C