First aid is immediate care for injured or ill persons until full medical treatment is available. It includes self-care and helping others. The objectives are to alleviate suffering, prevent further injury, and prolong life. A first aid kit should contain basic medical supplies like bandages, gloves, medications, and emergency numbers to effectively respond to emergencies. Common first aid treatments include caring for bleeding wounds, burns, fractures, eye injuries, choking, bites, and more.

1. FIRST AID

2. An immediate care given to a
person who has been injured or
suddenly taken ill. It includes
self-help and home care if
medical assistance is not
available or delayed.
First Aid

3. Objectives of First Aider
1.TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING
2.TO PREVENT
ADDED/FURTHER INJURY OR
DANGER
3.TO PROLONG LIFE
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4. 1.Bridge that fills the gap between the victim
and the physician.
2.Ensure safety of him/her and that of bystanders.
3.Gain access to the victim.
4.Determine any threats to patient’s life.
5.Summon advance medical care as needed
6.Provide needed care for the patient.
7.Assist advanced personnel.
8.Record all finding and care given to the patient.
Roles and responsibilities of a
First Aider

5. Characteristics of a
Good first Aider
1. Gentle 2.Resourceful 3.Observant

6. Characteristics of a
Good first Aider
4.Tactful 5.Emphatic 6.Respectable

7. Hindrances
in Giving
First Aid
1.UNFAVORABLE
SURROUNDING
2. The presence of
crowds
3. Pressure from the
victim or relatives

8. • MOVE CASUALTY ONLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO SO
SAFELY.
• Bend at the knees and hips.
• Lift with your legs, not your back. Take short
steps.
• Move forward when possible. Look where you
are walking
• Protect the casualty's head and spine.
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Basic Guidelines for Moving a Casualty:

9. • CASUALTY'S SIZE.
• Rescuer's physical ability.
• Assistance available.
• Casualty's condition.
Considerations in Moving a Casualty Danger at the scene.

10. • KEEP YOUR BALANCE.
• Secure any line fastened to a device.
• Throw beyond the casualty.
• Consider wind and current.
• If device has a line, pull casualty slowly to
safety.
• If no line, have casualty hold device and kick
Guidelines for Throwing Assist

11. 1. NATURE AND SEVERITY OF INJURY
2. Size of the victim
3. Physical capabilities of the first aider
4. Number of personnel and equipment available
5. Nature of evacuation route
6. Distance to be covered
7. Sex of the victims. (Last consideration)
Factors to be considered in the selection or choosing the transfer method:

12. FIRST AID KIT
A well-stocked first aid kit will be very
helpful for you to respond in
emergencies effectively. Following are
common items found in first aid kit

13. Basic Supplies
• cotton balls and
cotton-tipped Swabs
·Disposable nonlatex
examination gloves,
several pairs

14. Basic Supplies
·Safety pins in
assorted sizes
·Soap or hand
sanifizer

15. Basic Supplies
Antiseptic solution &
towelettes ·Thermometer

16. Basic Supplies
·Adhesive tape
·Elastic wrap
bandagers

17. Basic Supplies
·Bandage strips and
"butterfly" bandages
in assorted sizes
·Nonstick sterile
bandages and roller
gauze in assorted pad

18. Basic Supplies
·Triangular bandage ·Aluminum finger split

19. Basic Supplies
·Instant cold packs ·Duct tape

20. Basic Supplies
·Petroleum jelly or
other lubricant
·Plastic bags, assorted sizes

21. Basic Supplies
·Scissors and tweezers
·Antibiotic ointment

22. Basic Supplies
·Eyewash solution ·Breathing barriers

23. Basic Supplies
·Syringe, medical cup
or spoon ·First-aid manual

24. Medications

25. Medications
·CALAMANSI
LOTION ·LAXATIVE
·ANTIHISTAMINE SUCH
AS DIPHENHYDRAMIDE

26. Medications
• Hydrocortisone
cream
• Cough & cold medications
Auto-injector of epinephrine,
if prescribed by your doctor
·Aloe vera gel

27. Medications
·Antacids
·Pain relievers, such as
acetaminophen
diphenhydramide (Tylenol,
others). Ibuprofen (Advil,
Motrin lB, others) & Aspirin
(never Give aspirin to
children) Personal
medication that don't need if
refrigeration
·Anti-diarrhea
medication

28. • Emergency phone number, including contact information
for your family doctor & pediatrician, local providers
• Medical consent forms for each family member
• Whistle
• Small, waterproof flashing or headlamp & extra batteries
• Waterproof matches
• Small notepad & waterproof writing instrument
• Emergency space blanket
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellant
Emergency ltems

29. Consider checking your
kits regularly to keep
track of the supplies
needed to be replenished
and discarded.

30. Eyewash is a fluid, commonly
saline, used in the aid of rinsing the
eye. In cases when the eyes may
be contaminated by foreign
materials or substances. eyewash
can be used. It can provide relief to
painful side effects of sensitivity
and beneficial to those with
sensitive eyes.
EYEWASH

31. This is also known as a Mylar blanket.
first aid blanket, emergency blanket,
thermal blanket or weather blanket.
Space blankets are designed to reduce
the heat loss in a person's body which
would otherwise occur due to thermal
radiation, water evaporation, or
convection. They are windproof and
waterproof and are often included in
emergency kits.
SPACE BLANKET

32. A pocket face mask or
CPR mask is a device used
to safely deliver rescue
breaths during a cardiac
arrest or respiratory
arrest.
POCKET FACE MASKS

33. Gloves are used for
protection against
body fluids which can
transfer diseases and
infections.
RUBBER GLOVES

34. Dressing is a sterile pad or
compress applied to a wound to
promote healing and/or prevent
further harm. It is designed to be in
direct contact with the wound, as
distinguished from a bandage,
which is most often used to hold a
dressing in place.
DRESSING

35. A cervical collar, also known as
a neck brace, is used to
support a person's neck. It is
used by emergency personnel
for those who have had
traumatic head or neck
injuries.
CERVICAL COLLAR

36. FIRST AID

38. Bleeding

40. Convulsion

41. Burn

44. Injuries

45. Blackouts

46. Bone
Fractures

47. Eye Injury

49. Choking

51. Bites &
Stings