Introduction to First Aid

Introduction to First Aid

Learning Objective • To understand the meaning and aims of First Aid • To know the basic contents of a First Aid pouch • To know the qualities and responsibilities of a First Aider

Scope • Introduction • Definition • Aims of First Aid • The First Aider • The First Aid Pouch • Case study • Conclusion

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 • To preserve life • To prevent condition from worsening • To promote recovery

Duties of a First Aider • Saving life • Stabilizing the condition of victim • Minimizing 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 • Examined and regularly re-examined to maintain standard • Up-to-date in knowledge and skills

Responsibility of a First Aider In 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) • Proflavine / Anti-septic lotion • Plasters • Cotton Wool * Quantity subjective to situations/requirements

Item Descriptions • 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

CASE STUDY

The First Minutes You are faced with two casualties: • At work a store man working in the workshop with a power saw had his fingers severed, and blood is spurting from the stump • During dinner, a customer in a restaurant had suffered a heart attack, lost consciousness and his face is turning blue

Take Note Immediate danger threatens the lives of these two victims.

In Both Cases • 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 ?

Action Taken • Amputation injury • Arrest haemorrhage • Heart attack • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Remember • The first few minutes after an injury or sudden illness are critical • Any delay in starting treatment can cost a life

Medical Emergency • Result of trauma • Illness • Environmental accidents

Conclusion The most urgent and important First Aid measures are aimed at supporting systems, to ensure oxygenation of the cells.

Introduction to First Aid

Introduction to First Aid

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