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First Aid is care given to an injured person to stabilize and keep him / her safe until he / she can receive professional medical attention.
is suffering
that a casualty may have more than one injury and that some casualties will require more urgent attention than others
Prevention
preventing an injury or illness is always better than needing to treat the victims.
Provider should not place themselves in jeopardy, thus potentially creating two victims.
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Enter areas thought to be unsafe (such as those affected by water, fire, etc.) only if specially trained to conduct rescues in these environments.
Prevention of disease transmission through universal precautions - The single most important aspect of infection control is good hand hygiene
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initial education is an important first step in assisting victims and saving lives
keep skills current and based on the latest information through regular retraining
The first rule of first aid and the primary concern is: Saftey
The second concern is, unless the victim is in a life-threatening situation, he or she should: Not be moved
General Principles Body Structure and Functions Positioning of Casualty The Unconscious Casualty Resuscitation Bleeding casualty Management of shock Burns and Scalds, and Accidents caused by
Electricity Rescue and Transport of Casualty Other topics: Heart Attack, stroke, hypoglycemic attacks, Poisoning etc
Theory paper ( 20 MCQs) = 80 marks Practical = 20 marks Must pass in both theory and practical
Scene survey Personal protection Response Call for help/emergency medical services (EMS)/further help Airway, breathing, circulation (A, B, C)
Victim position Provide first aid Reassess regularly Transport to health care facility
DRS CAB
Danger/ personal protection Response Shout for help Circulation/compression Airway Breathing
DRS CAB
Check the scene for danger. Note the importance of the safety of:
DRS CAB
In a loud clear voice speak to the casualty , asking simple questions or giving simple commands such as : Can you hear me? What happened? Open your eyes. Gently shake the casualtys shoulders.
Feel the pulse at neck (carotid pulse) Check the pupils (dilated or constricted , reaction to light)