NICK YOTSKO6T H GRADE

HEALTH

Safety & First Aid

What is Safety & First Aid?

First Aid:Help Given to a person until full medical

treatment is given

Safety:Being protected from danger or injury

Having good first aid knowledge is important to health and wellness

First Aid UsesWe use first aid to:

Care for: Cuts Bruises Burns

First Aid Kits can be store bought or homemade*First Aid Kits need to be on hand at all times

They should be stored in…CarsHousesAthletic Centers

FIRST AID KITContents of a First Aid Kit

*Should contain some combination of the items listed below Antiseptic Wipes Assorted Antibacterial Ointment Assorted Adhesive Bandages Gauze Pads (Rolled and Square) Medical Adhesive Tape Splints Antihistamine (Allergic Reactions) Assorted Bandages Ice Packs Scissors and Gloves

*Can contain other items, not limited to above

ANTISEPTIC WIPES

What are antiseptic wipes? Two Types

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic (The alcohol is used as a disinfectant )

Wipes that can be used to clean or disinfect… Minor cuts Wounds Abrasions

Antiseptic Ointment

What is antiseptic ointment?

Antiseptic ointment is used to treat or heal different types of cuts, scraps or burns

Adhesive Bandages

There are many different types of adhesive bandages.

Bandages come in all different shapes and sizes and can be used for different types of:

CutsWoundsBurns

Rolled Gauze Square Gauze

Used for covering burns and large scraps.

Used for blotting wounds and covering wounds that adhesive bandages can’t.

Gauze Pads

Medical Adhesive Tape

Tape can be used in many different ways:

To secure gauze pads

To tape broke fingers together

SplintsSplints are used to support a broken or

fracture extremity (arm or leg)Splints can be made out of different types of

material:

Wood Plastic Metal

Any rigid material can be used Supported and attached with rolled gauze or triangle

bandages

AntihistaminesAntihistamine is a drug that is used to fight

an allergic reactionTypes of Antihistamines:

Pills Creams Shots

Assorted BandagesBandages are used to

make slings and support splints

Types of bandages: Triangle bandages –

used to make slings and splint support

Elastic bandages (ACE bandages) –used for supporting sprained joints and other injuries

Ice PacksIce Packs are used to sooth bruises and burns

They are usually instant cooling Squeeze to make cold

Many are good for one time use only Dispose after use

Scissors and Gloves

Scissors are used to Cut bandages Cut gauze Cut clothes if needed Cut off tape or bandages

Gloves are also important for protection while giving first aid

How to Make a SlingSlings are used for

Elevating broken bones Keeping injured shoulders in place

Steps to make a sling: Use a triangle bandage Slip one end under the arm and the other over the

shouler Take loose end and wrap around arm and over the other

shulder Tie ends together How to Make a Sling

How to Make a Splint

Splints are used to support broken bones Can be used on: Arms Fingers Legs

Steps: Find a rigid material big enough to cover injured area Place material under injured area Secure with bandage How to Make a Splint

SafetyThere a different types of saftey

Fire safety – making sure your home is properly equipped with:\

Smoke alarmsFire Extinguishers Escape route

Personal safety:Washing handsGetting vaccinated

All of these safety precautions will help you live a healthy life

Importance of Safety & First Aid

Knowing and practicing good safety and first aid techniques will:

Keep you and everyone else healthy and safe!

References

http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~mcellini/workoutone.pdf

http://www.youtube.com/

http://www.education.com/topic/child-first-aid/

THE ENDI hope that you’ve enjoyed and learned a lot

about safety and first aid!