Presentation utilized for Asia Vision-Short Term Missions team members. Used as part of the overall basic first aid seminar.

1. First Aid Concepts
for Short-Term
Missionaries
Presented by Celia Munson
(based heavily on materials by the
Philippine National Red Cross)

2. FIRST AID…
 Is an immediate care given to a
person who has been injured or
suddenly taken ill.
NOTE: This includes self help ifNOTE: This includes self help if
medical assistance is not availablemedical assistance is not available
or is delayed.or is delayed.

3. Roles/Responsibilities of
the First Aider
 Act as a bridge that fills the gap
between the victim and the
physician.
 It ends when the services of a
physician begins.
 It is not intended to compete with,
or take the place of the services of
the physician.

4. REMEMBER… MostREMEMBER… Most
STM Missionaries areSTM Missionaries are
NOT certified to doNOT certified to do
First Aid.First Aid.
This training
is to help
you think
clearly
during
times of
emergency
when no
other care
or caregiver
is available.
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5. Objectives of First Aid
1.1. To alleviateTo alleviate
suffering.suffering.
2.2. To preventTo prevent
added/furtheradded/further
injury orinjury or
danger.danger.
3.3. To prolongTo prolong
life.life.

6. What To Do????
1. Plan your action.
2. Gather needed
materials
3. Remember the
initial response
(AID)(AID)
4. Give instructions
to helpers
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7. What is AID?
-ask for
help
-intervene
-do no
further
harm
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8. Emergency Action PrinciplesEmergency Action Principles
1. Survey the Scene
w Is the scene safe?
w What happened?
w How many people injured?
w Are there bystanders who can
help?
•Seek a trained CPR providerSeek a trained CPR provider
•Get consent to give careGet consent to give care
•Check for responsivenessCheck for responsiveness

9. 2. Contact Emergency Services.
Do you know the emergency contactsDo you know the emergency contacts
in the country you are in?in the country you are in?
-Fire?-Fire?
-Medical?-Medical?
-Police?-Police?
Emergency Action PrinciplesEmergency Action Principles

10. 3. Do a Primary Survey of the Victim
(AABBCC)
-AAirway. Check airway. Head tilt
and lift maneuver. Check for
obstruction.
-BBreathing. Listen and feel for
breathing for 10 seconds
-CCardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Emergency Action PrinciplesEmergency Action Principles

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12. Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationCardiopulmonary Resuscitation
If the victim is not breathing and not
moving apply CPR.
<30 chest compressions and 2 rescue
breaths/ventilations for 5 cycles.>
Emergency Action PrinciplesEmergency Action Principles

13. 4. Do a Secondary Survey of the
Victim (checking the victim’s non-
life-threatening condition)
-Head to toe examination
-(If conscious) interview the victim
by asking for a SAMPLESAMPLE History
-Position the victim to a Recovery
Position (lying on side) to avoid
aspiration of vomit.
Emergency Action PrinciplesEmergency Action Principles

14. SAMPLESAMPLE History
SS Signs and Symptoms
AA Allergies
MM Medications
PP Past Medical History
LL Last Oral Intake
EE “Extra” Information

15. GOLDEN RULESGOLDEN RULES in
Giving Emergency Care
A.A. What to DO:What to DO:
-Do obtain consent, when possible
-Do think “the worst”
-Do remember to identify yourself to
the victim
-Do provide comfort and emotional
support.
-Do respect victim’s modesty and
physical privacy.

16. (What to DO… continued)(What to DO… continued)
-Do be as calm and as direct as possible
-Do care for the most serious injuries
first.
-Do assist the victim with his/her
prescription medications
-Do keep onlookers away from the
injured person.
-Do handle the victim to a minimum
-Do loosen tight clothing

17. Golden Rules…Golden Rules…
2.2. What NOT to DO:What NOT to DO:
-Do not let the victim see his own
injury.
-Do not leave the victim alone
except to get help.
-Do not assume the victim’s obvious
injuries are the only ones.

18. (NOT to DO continued)(NOT to DO continued)
-Do not make any unrealistic
promises.
-Do not trust the judgment of a
confused victim and require
them to make decisions.

19. EMERGENCY RESCUE…EMERGENCY RESCUE…
… is a rapid movement of a
patient from an unsafe
place to a place of safety.

20. How to recognize
UNSAFE PLACES?UNSAFE PLACES?
 Danger of fire or explosion
 Danger of toxic gases or asphyxia
due to lack of oxygen
 Serious traffic hazards
 Risk of drowning
 Danger of electrocution
 Danger of collapsing walls

21. TRANSFERTRANSFER
… is moving a patient
from one place to
another AFTER giving
first aid.

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23. Pointers to be observedPointers to be observed
during transfer…during transfer…
1. Victim’s airway must be maintained
open.
2. Hemorrhages are controlled.
3. Victim is safely maintained in the
correct position.
4. Regular check of the victim’s condition
is made.
5. Supporting bandages and dressing
remain effectively applied.

24. Helping Others Starts WithHelping Others Starts With
You Being Healthy YourselfYou Being Healthy Yourself
 Rest
 Exercise
 Food
 Drink/hydration
 Balanced Life (physical, mental,
social, spiritual)