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A FIRST AIDER IS
Highly trained. Examined and regularly re-examined. Up-to-date in knowledge and skills.
BUILDING UP TRUST
Talk to the casualty throughout your examination & treatment.
Explain what you are going to do. Try to answer questions honestly to allay fear as much as you can. If you do not know the answer, say so. Continue to reassure the casualty even when your treatment is complete. Continue to talk to the casualty and hold his or her hand. Never let the person feel alone.
ACTION AT AN EMERGENCY
Effective first aid usually begins before any direct contact with the casualty.
Remember:
Control your feelings and take a moment to think.
Do not place yourself in danger. Use your common sense.
Location of incident.
The type and gravity of incident. The number, sex, and approximate ages of the casualties and anything you know about their condition. Details of any hazards (Gas, chemical, weather)
Treat multiple injuries in order of priority. Consider the possibility of hidden secondary conditions.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Quickly perform a brief examination of the casualty. Perform checks before making diagnosis. Prepare to resuscitate the casualty. Do not move casualty with suspected head or neck injuries unnecessarily.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Check for consciousness. Open airway. Check for breathing. Check for circulation. Check for bleeding.
MAKING A DIAGNOSIS
The diagnosis is made on the basis of the history and clues to any medical condition and signs & symptoms.
HISTORY
The full story of how the incident happened, how the injury was sustained, or how the illness began and continued, including any previous conditions.
HISTORY
When did the casualty last had something to eat or drink?
Does the casualty have any illness or is on any medication? The amount of force involved and how was it applied to the body?
The environment was the casualty in a hot & stuffy/cold room or exposed to wind or rain?
HISTORY
The casualtys age and state of health. Establish who the casualty is and where he or she lives. Make a note of all information, including the time of injury and your examination.
Deformity.
Feel the strength and rhythm of the pulse. Listen to the breathing. Look for any variation in the alignment of a bone.
ASSESSING SYMPTOMS
Ask the casualty if he or she has any abnormal sensations.
Is there any pain? Where is the pain? What type of pain? Any nausea, giddiness, heat, cold, weakness or thirst? Any other symptoms?
EXAMINING A CASUALTY
Expose casualty if necessary.
Check for any bleeding or signs of life threatening injuries.