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BASIC FIRST AID
Presentation by: ANKITX-D
Introduction
Purpose of First Aid
Principle of First Aid (4 C’s)
Action Plan
Assessing Skills of a First Aider
Responsibilities of First Aider
DR ABC
CONTENTS
First aid is the immediate medical assistance given to an injured person, within the available resources before getting to a qualified medical help.
What is First Aid ?
Every one should know something about first aid as you never know when you may be called upon to use it.
At the most unexpected of times, accidents could occur, involving loved ones, close relatives or total strangers.
Whoever is in need of help, you should be in a position to offer first aid.
Introduction
To Sustain life
To Prevent suffering
To Prevent secondary complications
To Promote speedy recovery
Purpose of First Aid
DO’S
Before handling the casualty use:
◦ Mask◦ Gloves◦ Head Cover◦ Apron
DON’Ts
First Aider can never
◦ Prescribe Medicine◦ Declare Death
DO’s & DON’Ts
FIRST AIDER IS NEITHER
A DOCTORNOR
A NURSE
Call for Help
Calmly Take Charge
Check the scene & the causality
Carefully apply First Aid
PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID (4 C’s)
Assess the Situation Safety of yourself & the casualty. Assess the casualty Treat the Casualty Arrange removal of casualty to
hospital or safe area. Write a Report / Communicate the
status.
ACTION PLAN
Observer
Listen
Feel
Talk
Touch
Provide
Build Trust
Assessing Skills of First Aider
To assess a situation quickly & safely & call for appropriate help
To identify the level of injury or the nature of the illness affecting the casualty/victim
To give early and appropriate treatment in a sensible order of priority
To make & pass on a report, & give further help if required
Responsibilities of First Aider
DANGER
RESPONSE
AIRWAY
BREATHING
CIRCULATION
DR ABC
To Yourself
To Others
To Casualty
D is for Danger
Gently “Shake & Shout” at the casualty
Is the casualty alert?
Is the casualty drowsy or confused ?
Is the casualty unconscious, but reacting ?
Is the casualty unconscious with no reaction ?
If unconscious, place the casualty in the stable side position.
R is for Response
Is the airway open & clear ?
Is there noisy breathing ?
Are the Potential obstruction such as blood etc ?
If so , open & clear the airway!
A is for AIRWAY
Tilt Head Back & Lift Chin up with fingers under jaw to establish Airway (Move head as little as possible if there may be a neck injury).
How to Open AIRWAY?
Look for chest movements
Listen for sounds of breathing
Feel for breathes on your cheek
If not breathing give 2 rescue breathes.
B is for Breathing
Look, Listen & feel for Breathing – Is chest moving ? If not give 2 breathes
Breathing
Is there a carotid pulse ?
Is it strong ?
Is it regular ?
Is there major blood loss ?
IF NO PULSE PRESENT THEN START CPR (CIRCULATION PULSE RESPIRATION)
C is for Circulation
Check for circulation – Is there a pulse ? Place two fingers in groove of neck.
CIRCULATION
Giving First Aid can be dangerous.
Always be careful for your personal safety.
Do Not Put Yourself @ Risk
Looking After Yourself
tHank you