First Aid refers to the immediate assistance given to someone injured or had suddenly taken ill before the arrival of ambulance, doctor or other qualified persons. It is a skill based on knowledge, training and experience. First aid training is important as it is relevant in homes, workplaces or industries and any other place.
Golden Rule of First Aid:
Do no harm to yourself, to the casualty and people standing by
4B's of First Aid
Breathing
Bleeding
Burns
Broken bones
AIMS OF FIRST AID
To save life
To promote quick recovery
To prevent the situation from getting worse
To save time
To save cost
PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
Assess the situation: observe the area, what has happened and never put yourself at risk
Make the area safe: protect the casualty from danger, beware of your limitation
Assess all casualties and give emergency aid: determine treatment priorities, treat ones with life threatening case first
Get help: call for ambulance
QUALITIES OF A FIRST AIDER
Must be resourceful at all times
Must be sympathetic and empathetic to the casualty
Must be smart and confident
Must be observant (eagle's eye)
Must be bold, focused and gentle (hand of a maiden)
SCOPE OF FIRST AID
DIAGNOSIS: check casualty's history, signs, symptoms
CARE: In the order of breathing, bleeding, burns, broken bones
TRANSPORTATION: arrange to take the casualty to the hospital
RECORD KEEPING: complete bio of the victim, first aider, date and time of the accident
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