This document provides guidance on basic first aid techniques including how to respond to bleeding, choking, electrical shock, fainting, and safe lifting. It emphasizes the importance of immediately checking the scene, calling for help, and providing care. Key steps are outlined such as applying direct pressure to stop bleeding, back blows and chest thrusts for choking, turning off power sources in electrical emergencies, raising legs and providing ventilation in fainting incidents, and using straddle or log roll lifts.

1. BASIC FIRST AID
TECHNIQUES

2. Objectives
Identify appropriate procedure in applying
basic first aid techniques for the casualty;
Apply basic first aid techniques to the
casualty; and
Appreciate the importance of knowing
how to apply basic first aid techniques

3.  First Aid
- is an emergency care given immediately
to an injured person.
 CPR
- is an emergency procedure that can help
save a person’s life if their breathing or
heart stops.
 3 C’s
- Check, Call, and Care

4. Help! Emergency!
•Minutes could
make a difference
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5. ManagingBleeding
•Direct
•Pressure
Elevation
Pressure
bandage Stabilize the
object

6. Respondingto Chokingsituation
Clenched fist

7. TreatingElectricalShock
Do not touch, use non-conductive
materials
Turn off the electricity
Use CPR techniques
Call 911

8. First aidforFainting
Raise the legs above the
heart level
Call 911
Use CPR techniques
Recovery Position

9. Lifting
Techniques
Two person carry
Lift & roll or log roll
4 person straddle