The document provides information on first aid, including how to assess medical emergencies, the contents of a first aid kit, and how to treat common injuries and emergencies such as bleeding, snake bites, dog bites, heart attacks, burns, electrical shock, and heat stroke. It emphasizes remaining calm, calling emergency services for serious injuries, and the importance of being trained in first aid and CPR to properly assist those in need before medical help arrives.

1. FIRST AID
Presented by,
M.Sujapradeepa
KIT college

2. First aid?
• The initial process of assessing and
addressing and the need of someone who
is experiencing medical emergencies.
• Allows a “non-medical expert” to quickly
determine a person’s physical condition
and the correct course of treatment
• Can make a different to a person’s
recovery and could save their life.
• Give to some one before the arrival of
medical staff / ambulance.

3. Basic first aid

4. 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

5. Bleeding
• Stop the flow of blood
• Wear gloves
• Cover the wound
• Apply pressure
• If body part has been
amputated put it on ice

6. Controlling external bleeding
• If bleeding from a limb doesn’t
stop apply pressure with hand to
pressure point.
• If embedded object in wound apply
pressure either side of wound and
place pad around it before
bandaging.
• Wear gloves, if possible to guard
against infection.
• If the victim becomes unconscious
follow DRABC.

7. Snake Bites
• Most of the snakes are harmless .
snake bites generally occur on the
limbs and most often on the legs.
• Always assume the bite to from a
venomous snake.
• Suspected snake bite must be
treated with a pressure
immobilization bandage.

8. Handling
• Wind the bandage firmly around the bitten
arm or leg starting from the bite.
• Wrap the entire limb ,then apply a splint to
prevent movement.
• Keep the victim as still as possible.
• Do not remove the bandage.
• seek medical attention as soon as
possible.

9. Dog Bites
• The aim of first aid in case of dog bite to
prevent rabies, to reduce risk of infection
and to get medical aid as soon as
possible.

10. Heart attack
• Call 911
• Make victim comfortable
• Loosen tight clothing
• Check for medication
• Keep victim still
• Don’t give stimulants

11. Burns
• First Degree Burn – Minor redness
– Run cold water over burn for >5 minutes (No
ice or ointments!)
• Second Degree Burn – Blistered skin
– Do Not Break the Blisters
– If the Blisters Break:
• Clean & apply antibiotic ointment
• Cover with sterile dressing
• Change dressing every day
• Third Degree Burn – Charred skin
– Call 9-1-1 immediately

12. Electrical Shock
• Don’t touch.
• Turn power off.
• Call emergency number
• Remove person from live
wire.
• Check for breathing.

13. Heat stroke
• It strikes suddenly with very little
warning. when the body’s cooling
system fails, the body temperature
rises fast. This creates an emergency
conditions.
• The signs are the temperature of the
body is very high , hot and dry. The
skin is red with no sweating and fast
pulse rate , dilated pupils, confusion
and sometimes there might be loss of
consciousness.

14. General Guidance for Injuries
• Remain calm
– Take time to assess the situation and
hazards (Avoid tunnel vision)
– Call 9-1-1 ASAP if serious – Using a Cell
Phone call the ‘9-1-1 Equivalent’ local phone
number
• After calling 9-1-1 contact Building Security to
initiate internal response

15. Key points to remember!
• Medical emergencies can happen anytime
• Act quickly, calmly and correctly
• Consider being certified in first aid and
CPR