FIRST AID

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Introduction to First Aid

FIRST AID
Is an immediate care given to a person who has been
injured or suddenly taken ill.
It is an assessment and intervention that can be
performed by a bystander (or by the patient/victim)
with minimal or no medical equipment.
(The National First Aid Science Advisory Board, ARC)

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OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID

1. To alleviate suffering.
2. To prevent added/further injury or danger.
3. To prolong life.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRST AIDER

1. Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the
physician.
2. It is not intended to compete with, nor take the place
of the services of the physician.
3. It ends when the services of the physicians begin.

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4. Ensures personal safety and that of the

patient & bystander.
5. Gain access to the victim.
6. Determines any threats to patients life.
7. Summon advanced medical care as needed.

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8. Provide needed care for the patient.

9. Assists advanced personnel.
10. Records all findings and care given to the
patient.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
FIRST AIDER
1. Gentle

- should not cause pain.

2. Resourceful - should make the best use of things at hand.

3. Observant
4. Tactful

- should notice all signs.

- should not alarm the victim.

5. Empathetic

- should be comforting.

6. Respectable - should maintain a professional & caring attitude.

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HINDRANCES IN GIVING FIRST AID

1. Unfavorable surroundings and time.
2. Presence of crowds.
3. Pressure from patient, relatives and other
First Aid providers.

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TRANSMISSION OF DISEASES

1.

DIRECT CONTACT

3. AIRBORNE

2. INDIRECT CONTACT

4. VECTOR

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BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION

Are precautions taken to isolate or prevent risk of
exposure from any other type of bodily substance.

BASIC PRECAUTIONS AND PRACTICES

1. Personal Hygiene

2. Protective Equipment

3. Equipment Cleaning
& Disinfecting

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FIRST AID BASIC EQUIPMENT

Spine board
Short board / Kendricks
Extrication Device.

Sets of splints
Poles
Blankets

SUGGESTED FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS (BASIC)

Rubbing alcohol
Povidone Iodine
Cotton

Gloves
Scissors
Forceps

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SUGGESTED FIRST AID CONTENT

GAUZE PADS
TONGUE DEPRESSOR
PENLIGHT
BAND AID
BANDAGE (TRIANGULAR)
ELASTIC ROLLER BANDAGE
OCCLUSIVE DRESSING
PLASTER

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DRESSING

Any sterile cloth material used to cover the wound.

OTHER USES OF DRESSING

1. Controls bleeding.
2. Protects the wound from infection.
3. Absorbs liquid from the wound such as blood
plasma, water and pus.

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BANDAGES
Any clean cloth material, sterile or not used to hold the
dressing in place.

OTHER USES OF BANDAGES:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Control bleeding.
Tie splints in place.
Immobilize body part.
For arm support used as a
sling

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TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
APEX

FACE
SIDE

SIDE

BASE
40 X 40 X 56

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