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- 1. PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE HSE CO. - HSE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
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- 3. Many a times in emergency situations, people are reluctant to assist for various reasons. This barriers to action present a huge gap in emergency response asides from the gap of lack of skills of what to do in emergencies. Presented by Absolute HSE Co. - HSE Training and Certification Institute
- 4. The sight of blood, certain types of injuries or the gravity of the illness can distress some sensitive people, hence them pulling away. It is quite understandable but realizing that this factor can be an obstacle and not letting it be, can help you get through and help the victim by doing what you can to bring relief to the victim. Presented by Absolute HSE Co. - HSE Training and Certification Institute
- 5. The presence of bystanders may make the scene daunting and in turn make first aiders reluctant to act. Bystanders can cause confusion at an emergency scene and even sometimes making it difficult to identify causalities. • Don’t assume others will help. • Don’t feel embarrassed. Stay calm and act with confident. • It is important to ask bystanders for any information about the casualty/situation. • Offer to help. • It is also important to ask bystanders to step back to avoid overcrowding the victim and so that emergency personnel can reach and treat the casualty. Presented by Absolute HSE Co. - HSE Training and Certification Institute .
- 6. The casualty may be a stranger, someone much older or much younger than you, or someone of a different gender or tribe. Regardless of who the casualty is, put such concerns aside and give first aid. Don’t take offense if the person acts offensively because of stress, emotions, or even intoxication. Toss away the differences or uncertainty and offer to help.
- 7. The fear of probably catching some disease from the casualty is another reason some hesitate to give first aid. This risk is actually very small. Although it possible to contract diseases from another person, you can greatly reduce the risk by taking precautions such as avoiding direct contact with body fluids and sharps when giving first aid.
- 8. The fear of causing more harm than good is usually a concern for many people when it comes to stepping up in an emergency. The golden rule of first aid says you must first do no harm. At least sending for help and reassuring your casualty of help being in sight is better than nothing. However, consider enrolling for a first aid and CPR Training in other to have the right skills and confidence to act in an emergency.
- 9. It is possible to be charged with assault or harassment if you go beyond accepted bounds. Seek for consent before administering first aid to a conscious victim. If the victim is unconscious, you can act based on “implied consent” but do not go beyond accepted bounds. Every country has the Good Samaritan Law in place to prevent bystanders from suffering any legal action for trying to save someone’s life. It encourages all to be brave to face their fear and step to help people during an emergency. However, the chance of getting sued while trying to save lives is very unlikely.
- 10. You might have heard of imposter syndrome. Yes, the doubt of your own abilities can set in when attempting to give first aid. The solution to this is to stay up to date on first aid and CPR training and certification to refresh memory and practical skills. Having refresher courses on an annual basis will likely improve confidence in own ability. Performing CPR on an actual victim can bring more fear, which is a normal reaction.