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Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh. First Aid. WHAT WE WILL LEARN. What is First Aid? Why is First Aid important? Attending an Emergency Recovery Position Resuscitation Burns/Blisters Cuts Fractures Asthma. FIRST AID – THE AIMS. P PRESERVE LIFE P PREVENT SITUATION FROM WORSENING

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Duke of Edinburgh

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  1. Duke of Edinburgh First Aid

  2. WHAT WE WILL LEARN • What is First Aid? • Why is First Aid important? • Attending an Emergency • Recovery Position • Resuscitation • Burns/Blisters • Cuts • Fractures • Asthma

  3. FIRST AID – THE AIMS • PPRESERVE LIFE • P PREVENT SITUATION FROM WORSENING • P PROMOTE RECOVERY

  4. FIRST AID • In order to help anyone who requires First Aid it is vital that you check the area you are in is safe. • If it is not you may be in danger!

  5. FIRST AID • The FIRST priority with any patient is to make sure the AIRWAY is open and to check if the patient is BREATHING. • If this is ok, you will need to assess the patient to check for BLEEDING and/or FRACTURES

  6. An Emergency Action Plan • If you follow a plan then it will make it easier for you to help those injured and will increase the chances of a full recovery. • See plan attached

  7. THE RECOVERY POSITION • When you have checked: D - R – A - B – and their breathing is ok, then you will need to place the patient in the RECOVERY POSITION. (see attached sheet)

  8. RESUSCITATION When you have checked: D - R – A - B – and the patient is not breathing then you will need to start RESUSCITATION (see attached sheet)

  9. BURNS • Burns can be caused by a number of reasons such as electrocution, during cooking or chemical burns. • When someone has been injured and suffered a burn it is important to identify how deep it is.

  10. BURNS There are 3 steps to follow: 1 cool the burn for 10 minutes 2 remove jewellery and loose clothing 3 dress the burn, cling film can be used for this And seek medical advice if required.

  11. BLISTERS • Always try to prevent a blister as they are very uncomfortable and painful. • TOP TIPS • Wear appropriate walking boots • Thick socks • Keep feet dry during the walk • Stop immediately if you feel discomfort • Apply blister plaster • ‘Break in’ boots before expedition

  12. CUTS • It is important to know how to stop/slow bleeding to ensure the patient does not bleed to death. • The best way to stem bleeding is by applying direct pressure • If this is not possible you can apply in-direct pressure • bandages

  13. FRACTURES • There are a number of different types of fractures but the most common ones are closed fractures and open fractures. • To treat a fracture you should keep the injury still until medical assistance arrives and do not allow the patient to eat/drink. • To support an upper limb injury in a support or elevated sling • To treat a lower limb injury bandage the good leg to the injured one for support. • slings

  14. SPRAINS • To prevent sprains ensure you wear appropriate walking boots and socks • Check where you place your feet and if you do seek assistance • If you can support the injury as best you can.

  15. ASTHMA • What to look for: • Difficulty breathing • Wheezy breath • Pale, clammy skin • Grey or blue lips • Difficulty breathing

  16. ASTHMA • Keep calm • Sit patient upright • Help patient use inhaler • If attack is severe or lasts a long time call 999

  17. THE EXPEDITION???

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