This document provides an introduction to first aid, outlining key concepts and objectives: 1. It defines first aid and identifies the roles and responsibilities of first aiders as providing immediate care, ensuring safety, summoning further help, and recording provided care. 2. The three objectives of first aid are to alleviate suffering, prevent further injury, and prolong life. 3. Key topics covered include the characteristics of good first aiders, hindrances to providing first aid, disease transmission, body substance isolation precautions, first aid equipment, and common dressing and bandage materials.

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After this module, the participants will be able to:
1. Define First Aid.
2. Identify the Role and Responsibilities of the First Aider.
3. List the three Objectives of First Aid.
4. List the six Characteristics of a Good First Aider.
5. Identify and list down the Hindrances in Giving First Aid.

2. 6. Distinguish how diseases are Transmitted and Diseases
that causes concern.
7. Define Body Substance Isolation.
8. Identify the Basic Precautions and Practices of
Body Substance Isolation.
9. List the Basic First Aid Kit Equipment.
10. Identify the clothe material commonly used.
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Is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. It
includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.
FIRST AID
Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
1. Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.
2. Ensures personal safety and that of the patient & by-stander.
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3. Gain access to the victim.
4. Determines any threats to patient’s life.
5. Summon advanced medical care as needed.
6. Provide needed care for the patient.
7. Assists Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and other
medical personnel.
8. Records all assessments and care given to the patient.

4. Objectives of First Aid
1. To alleviate suffering.
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2. To prevent added/further injury or danger
3. To prolong life.
6. Respectable - should maintain a professional & caring attitude.
Characteristics of a Good First Aider
1. Gentle - should not cause pain.
2. Resourceful - should make the best use of things at hand.
3. Observant - should notice all signs.
4. Tactful - should not alarm the victim.
5. Empathetic - should be comforting.

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Hindrances in Giving First Aid
1. Unfavorable surroundings.
2. Presence of crowds.
3. Pressure from victim or relatives.

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Transmission of Diseases and the First Aider
1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact
4. Airborne
5. Vector

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1. Herpes is a viral infection that causes eruptions of the
skin and mucous membranes.
2. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain or spinal cord
caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
3. Tuberculosis is a respiratory disease caused by bacteria.
4. Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver.
5. HIV (Human Immune Deficiency Virus) is the virus that
destroys the body’s ability to fight infection. The
resultant state is referred to as AIDS (Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome).
Diseases that cause concern

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Are precautions taken to isolate or prevent risk of exposure from any other
type of bodily substance.
Basic Precautions and Practices
1. Personal Hygiene 2. Protective Equipment 3. Equipment Cleaning
& Disinfecting
BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION

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First Aid Equipment & Supplies
1. Basic Equipment
- Spine board - Short board/ Kendrick’s Extrication Device
- Sets of splints - Poles
- Blankets
2. Suggested First Aid Kit Contents (Basic)
- Rubbing Alcohol - Povidone Iodine - Cotton
- Gauge pads - Tongue depressor - Penlight
- Band aid - Gloves - Scissors
- Forceps - Bandages (Triangular) - Plaster
- Elastic roller bandage - Occlusive dressings

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DRESSING - any sterile cloth material used to cover the wound.
a. Controls bleeding.
b. Protects the wound from infection.
c. Absorbs liquid from the wound such as blood plasma,
water and puss.
Other uses of dressing
3. Clothe Materials commonly used in First Aid
a. Control bleeding.
b. Tie splints in place.
c. Immobilize body part.
d. For arm support – use as a sling.
BANDAGES - any clean cloth materials, sterile or not used to hold the
dressing in place.
Other uses of bandages:

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