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First aid is as easy as ABC – airway, breathing and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). In any situation, apply the DRSABCD Action Plan. DRSABCD stands for: Danger – always check the danger to you, any bystanders and then the injured or ill person.
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Most insect bites and stings are mild and can be treated at home. They might cause itching, swelling and stinging that go away in a day or two. Some bites or stings can transmit disease-causing bacteria, viruses or parasites. Stings from bees, yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and fire ants might cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
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2. What is First Aid
First Aid is defined as the immediate treatment
given to the accident victim or sudden illness,
quickly and correctly before medical help is made
available.
3. What is First Aid
Objectives
To
preserve
life
To make
medical
care
available
Relief
from pain
Prevent
further
injury
4. Characteristic of a Good First Aider
•Observant- notice all signs
•Resourceful- make best use of all things
•Gentle- shouldn’t cause pain
•Tactful- shouldn’t be alarming
•Sympathetic- should be comforting
What is First Aid
6. This Action Plan is a vital aid to the first aider in assessing whether the victim has
any life-threatening conditions and if any immediate first aid is necessary. They are
DRABC .
D - Check for DANGER
To you
To others
To victim
R - Check RESPONSE
Is victim conscious?
Is victim unconscious?
A - Check AIRWAY
Is airway clear of objects?
Is airway open?
B - Check for BREATHING
Is chest rising and falling?
Can you hear victim's breathing?
Can you feel the breath on your cheek?
C - Check for CIRCULATION
Can you feel a pulse?
Can you see any obvious signs of life?
Action Plan
7.
8. Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness and is the result of an interference
with the function of the brain. There are many causes of unconsciousness,
the most common of which are: fainting, head injury, epilepsy, stroke,
poisoning, diabetes and conditions associated with lack of oxygen. If you
have seen a person fainting then:
Don’ts :
Don’t allow the person who has just fainted to get up
until the victim is fully conscious
If the area is warm, don’t crowd around the victim
Fainting and losing consciousness
9. Do’s :
Catch the person before he/she falls
Pinch the person and see if she moves or opens her eyes
Examine the injuries and causes of unconsciousness
Tilt head back and keep arms at right angle to body
Raise the legs 8 – 12 inches. This promotes blood flow to
the brain.
Loosen any tight clothing
Keep the victim warm if it is cold outside
Keep a record of the casualty’s condition
10. Shock
Shock is defined as a condition of severe depression of vital functions of the
body due to poor circulation of blood. This inadequate blood supply to the
body organs deprives the tissues from oxygen and nutrients required by the
body to carry out routine metabolic activities.
14. 1) Take the patient to the well ventilated area.
2) Remove the crowed.
3) Keep the patient in a lying down flat position with head lowered and
turned to a side. raise the legs slightly upward by keeping the pillow
under the leg to improve the blood circulation.
4) If there is difficulty in breathing, raise the head and chest of the patient.
5) Keep the patient with warm blanket.
6) Immediately arrange to shift the patient to a hospital.
Emergency treatment of shock
15. A burn is damage to the skin caused by contact with dry heat. It may be
caused by fire, flames, steam, hot liquids, hot metal, sunlight, electricity or
chemicals. The degree of burn varies:
Burns
First Degree
(Superficial)
Involves only top layer
of the skin
and is red and dry and
the burn is generally
painful. The area
may swell. Most burns
are first degree burns. -
Second degree
(Partial - Thickness) -
Involves both the
epidermis and dermis.
The area is red and
blisters may open
and weep fluid, making
the skin appear wet.
These types of
burns are usually
painful and the area
often swells.
Third Degree
(Full Thickness) -
Destroys both the layers
of the skin with
muscles, bones, blood
vessels and nerves.
These
burns may look brown
or charred with tissues
underneath
sometimes appearing
white.
16. Do’s :
Immediately immerse the burnt area in cool water or by applying clothes
soaked in cool water.
Remove jewellery and constrictive clothing before swelling or blisters
occurs.
Cover the area with a dry, sterile dressing and not cotton or other fluffy
material.
Drop, Cover and Roll if caught fire or cover the person
with a blanket immediately
Don’ts :
Don’t place a burn under extreme water pressure
Don’t remove the cloth that is stuck to the burnt area.
Don’t apply butter ointment, oil, ice in the area affected
17.
18. Snake Bite
Most of the snakes are harmless. Snakebites generally occur on the limbs and
most often on the legs. Always assume the bite to be from a venomous snake.
Suspected snakebite must be treated with a pressure immobilization bandage.
Nausea vomiting
swelling
Rapid swelling
pain
Shortness of breath
Blurred vision
19. First Aid Treatment
Allow the affected area to bleed freely for 15 – 30
seconds If the bite is on the limb, apply a firm roller
bandage two inches away from the wound. Wash the
affected area with soap and disinfect the area.Make a
sharp cut over the bitten area
The bandage should be loose enough for a finger to slip
through Constantly check airway, breathing and blood
circulation .Start resuscitation if needed but see to it
that there are no wounds in the mouth.
Suck it out but do not swallow – spit the venom out.
Rinse your mouth afterwards.
Shift the patient immediately to the hospital and see to
it that the person is at rest during transport. Instruct
the person to avoid all movement on the area affected.
