Basic First Aid

First Aid

Is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.

It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.

Roles of a First Aider Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and

the physician. Ensure safety of him/herself and that of

bystanders. Gain access to the victim. Determine any threats to the patient’s life. Summon advanced medical care as needed. Provide needed care for the patient. Assist advanced personnel. Record all finding and care given to the patient.

Objectives of First Aid

To alleviate suffering To prevent added/further injury or danger To prolong life

Characteristics of a Good First Aider Gentle – should not cause pain Resourceful – should make the best use of

things at hand Observant – should notice all signs. Tactful – should not alarm the victim Empathetic – should be comforting Respectable – should maintain a professional

and caring attitude.

Hindrances in Giving First Aid

Unfavorable surroundings The presence of crowds Pressure from victim or relatives

Basic Life Support – an emergency procedure that consists of recognizing respiratory or cardiac arrest o both and the proper application of CPR to maintain life until

a victim recovers or advanced life support is available.

CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR involves chest compressions at a rate of at

least 100 per minute in an effort to create artificial circulation by manually pumping blood through the heart

CPR alone is unlikely to restart the heart; its main purpose is to restore partial flow of oxygenated blood to the brain and heart

CPR

One-Person Emergency Moves

Cradle Carry

Firefighter’s carry

Pack-strap carry

piggy-back carry

Two-Person

Emergency Moves

Two-handed seat carry

Four-handed seat carry

Extremity carry

Chair carry