This document provides an introduction and overview of first aid. It defines first aid as immediate care for injured or ill individuals until medical treatment arrives. It outlines who can provide first aid, including police, firefighters, medical professionals, and the public. The document lists common reasons first aid may be required, such as injuries, illnesses, burns, and more. It describes the principles, goals, supplies, and responsibilities of first aid providers. Finally, it discusses the DRABC action plan for assessing life-threatening conditions in a victim.

1. INTRODUCTION
TO
FIRST AID

2. Definition
• First aid is the immediate care given to an
injured or suddenly ill person
• First aid does not take the place of proper
medical treatment
• Also includes self help and home care if
assistance is not available or delayed

4. Who provides first aid?
• Police, EOD/firefighters, JPA staffs
• St. John’s Ambulance members, Red Crescent
members, Scouts, Girl Guides
• Bystanders, public members
• Relatives, family members, friends
• Workmates, teachers
• Medical students, anyone ……YOU!

5. WHEN IS FIRST AID
REQUIRED?
• Internal injuries
• Contusions and crushes
• Trapped or Caught
• Heat Stress Exhaustion
• Explosion
• Electrocution
• Knock by vehicles
• Drowning
• Burns and Cuts

6. • Heart Attack
• Sprains and strains
• Dehydration
• Heat Stress
• Cold Stress
• Hemorrhage
• Seizure
• Fracture
• Emotional Stress
• Acute Poisonous
• Respiratory irritation

12. PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
• Principle #1:
First, do no harm Know what to do and know what NOT
to do
• Principle #2:
First Aid Is Not An Exact Science And Is Open To Error
• Principle #3:
First Aid is about Putting First Things First
• Principle #4:
Safety Is Of Utmost Importance In First Aid

13. GOALS OF FIRST AID
1.To restore and maintain vital functions
2.The ABC of basic life support (Airway, Breathing, and
Circulation) are always the first priority
● Airway must be open so that air containing oxygen
enters the body
● Breathing must take place so that oxygen passes
through the lungs into the blood stream
● The heart must circulate the oxygen carrying
blood

14. 3. To prevent further injury or deterioration
4. To reassure the victim and make him or her as
comfortable as possible

15. FIRST AID KIT
Following are the contents of a
First Aid Kit :
 Cotton wool
 Adhesive tape
 Crepe bandage
 Sterile Dressing
 Bandage
 Thermometer
 Scissors
 Glove
 Soap
 Pain reliever
 Antacid
 ORS Packets

16. WHO IS A FIRST AIDER?
• A first Aider is someone who has been trained
and examined in the skills of first aid
• When you are trained, you feel apprehensive
when dealing with real situation
• By facing up to these feeling the First Aider is
better able to cope with the unexpected

18. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIRST
AIDER
 Access the situation quickly and safely and summon
appropriate help
 Protect casualties and others at the scene from possible
danger
 To identify, as far as possible the nature of illness or
injury affecting casualty
 To give each casualty early and appropriate treatment,
treating the most serious conditions first

19. QUALITIES OF A GOOD FIRST
AIDER
• Dexterous
• Explicit
• Discrimination
• Perseverance
• Tactful
• Recourses
• Sympathetic

20. • Cheerfulness
• Gentle
• Patience
• Calm
• Willing to offer assistance whenever
necessary

22. 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?

23. 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?

24. CLASSIFICATION TRIAGE/ PATIENT CATOGORIZATION

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