BASIC FIRST AID

Presentation by: ANKITX-D

Introduction

Purpose of First Aid

Principle of First Aid (4 C’s)

Action Plan

Assessing Skills of a First Aider

Responsibilities of First Aider

DR ABC

CONTENTS

First aid is the immediate medical assistance given to an injured person, within the available resources before getting to a qualified medical help.

What is First Aid ?

Every one should know something about first aid as you never know when you may be called upon to use it.

At the most unexpected of times, accidents could occur, involving loved ones, close relatives or total strangers.

Whoever is in need of help, you should be in a position to offer first aid.

Introduction

To Sustain life

To Prevent suffering

To Prevent secondary complications

To Promote speedy recovery

Purpose of First Aid

DO’S

Before handling the casualty use:

◦ Mask◦ Gloves◦ Head Cover◦ Apron

DON’Ts

First Aider can never

◦ Prescribe Medicine◦ Declare Death

DO’s & DON’Ts

FIRST AIDER IS NEITHER

A DOCTORNOR

A NURSE

Call for Help

Calmly Take Charge

Check the scene & the causality

Carefully apply First Aid

PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID (4 C’s)

Assess the Situation Safety of yourself & the casualty. Assess the casualty Treat the Casualty Arrange removal of casualty to

hospital or safe area. Write a Report / Communicate the

status.

ACTION PLAN

Observer

Listen

Feel

Talk

Touch

Provide

Build Trust

Assessing Skills of First Aider

To assess a situation quickly & safely & call for appropriate help

To identify the level of injury or the nature of the illness affecting the casualty/victim

To give early and appropriate treatment in a sensible order of priority

To make & pass on a report, & give further help if required

Responsibilities of First Aider

DANGER

RESPONSE

AIRWAY

BREATHING

CIRCULATION

DR ABC

To Yourself

To Others

To Casualty

D is for Danger

Gently “Shake & Shout” at the casualty

Is the casualty alert?

Is the casualty drowsy or confused ?

Is the casualty unconscious, but reacting ?

Is the casualty unconscious with no reaction ?

If unconscious, place the casualty in the stable side position.

R is for Response

Is the airway open & clear ?

Is there noisy breathing ?

Are the Potential obstruction such as blood etc ?

If so , open & clear the airway!

A is for AIRWAY

Tilt Head Back & Lift Chin up with fingers under jaw to establish Airway (Move head as little as possible if there may be a neck injury).

How to Open AIRWAY?

Look for chest movements

Listen for sounds of breathing

Feel for breathes on your cheek

If not breathing give 2 rescue breathes.

B is for Breathing

Look, Listen & feel for Breathing – Is chest moving ? If not give 2 breathes

Breathing

Is there a carotid pulse ?

Is it strong ?

Is it regular ?

Is there major blood loss ?

IF NO PULSE PRESENT THEN START CPR (CIRCULATION PULSE RESPIRATION)

C is for Circulation

Check for circulation – Is there a pulse ? Place two fingers in groove of neck.

CIRCULATION

Giving First Aid can be dangerous.

Always be careful for your personal safety.

Do Not Put Yourself @ Risk

Looking After Yourself

tHank you