3. WHAT IS FIRST AID?
It is the immediate assistance or care given to a
person who has been injured or suddenly became ill,
from the moment of the accident until availability of
specialized medical care.
Note: First Aid is not restricted to physical but also
involves psychological support as well.
4. Who needs First Aid?
Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest
Cold – Heat related emergencies.
Fractures and Traumatic Injuries
Injury to specific body areas.
Chocking.
Shock
Fainting
Wounds
Bleeding
Burns
Poisoning
Insect and Animal Bites
5. First Aid Basics
The person who performs first aid is a vital
link between the EMS (emergency Medical
Service) and the victim. Typically it is a
person who performs first aid who
recognizes a situation as an emergency and
decides to intervene to help the victim. A
person who performs first aid must perform
the following actions quickly and reliably.
6. Basic Life Support
Unresponsive?
Shout for Help!
Assess for Danger
Open Airway
Check Breathing
If Not Breathing Normally
30 Chest Compressions
2 Rescue Breaths
30 Compressions
Shake and shout
Head tilt / Chin Lift
Look, listen & feel 10
sec
If he is breathing
Normally, place in recovery
position
Send or go for help
Send for Help Call
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29. 1) Your check of the scene suggests that a victim has
suffered an electrical shock. The first thing to do
is….
a) Cover all burns with a dry loose dressing.
b) Ask a bystander to help you move the victim.
c) Place the victim on one side with the head down.
d) Make sure the power is turned off.
30. 26) Where is the carotid artery
located?
a) Inside the wrist just above the hand.
b) On the neck to the right or
left of the neck
c) Behind the kneecap.
d) Inside the arm between the elbow and shoulder.