2. 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
3. First aid is the
immediate medical
assistance given to
an injured person,
within the available
resources before
getting to a qualified
medical help.
4. 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.
5. To Sustain life
To Prevent suffering
To Prevent secondary complications
To Promote speedy recovery
6. DO’S
Before handling the
casualty use:
◦ Mask
◦ Gloves
◦ Head Cover
◦ Apron
DON’Ts
First Aider can
never
◦ Prescribe Medicine
◦ Declare Death
7.
8. Call for Help
Calmly Take Charge
Check the scene & the causality
Carefully apply First Aid
9. 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.
11. 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
14. 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.
15. Is the airway open & clear ?
Is there noisy breathing ?
Are the Potential obstruction such as blood etc ?
If so , open & clear the airway!
16. 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).
17. Look for chest movements
Listen for sounds of breathing
Feel for breathes on your cheek
If not breathing give 2 rescue breathes.
18. Look, Listen & feel for Breathing – Is chest
moving ? If not give 2 breathes
19. 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)
20. Check for circulation – Is there a pulse ? Place
two fingers in groove of neck.
21. Giving First Aid can be dangerous.
Always be careful for your personal safety.
Do Not Put Yourself @ Risk