Tuesday, September 9, 2008

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST AID


What is First Aid?

First Aid is the immediate assistance or treatment given to someone injured or suddenly taken ill before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor or other qualified person.

Aims of First Aid are to
1. Preserve life
2. Limit worsening of condition
3. To promote recovery

First Aid priorities
1. Assess the situation
a. Observe what has happened

b. Look for dangers to yourself or victim
c. Never put yourself at risk

2. Make the area safe
a. Protect victim from danger
b. Be aware of your limitations

3. Assess all victims and give emergency first aid
a. Assess each victim to determine treatment priorities, and treat those with

life threatening conditions first.
eg. Between a victim who has a fractured leg and a victim who is unconscious, who do you attend or help first?

4. Get help
a. Ensure that necessary help has been summoned and is on its way.

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