CONCEPT OF FIRST AID

• It is the immediate assistance given to an

injured, with the available resources before
arrival of an ambulance or a qualified
medical help.
 AIMS OF FIRST AID
• To preserve life
• To prevent suffering
• To prevent secondary complications
• To promote rapid recovery
 PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
• Always Remember ‘4 Cs’

1. Calmly take charge

2. Check the Scene and the casualty

3. Call for Help

4. Carefully apply the first aid

 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
FIRST AID RESPONDERS
• To assess a situation quickly and safely, and
provide appropriate help.
• To work to maintain the highest standard of
care. The golden rule is to do no harm.
• To fulfill the duties without discrimination
of caste and creed
 Cont…
• Demonstrate confidence and trust
• To respect and maintain the confidentiality
• Give physical and moral support
• Try to help the casualty as best as you can
• To remain with casualty until appropriate
care is available
 FLOW CHART
ASSESSMENT APPROACH

Assess the surrounding

Approaching the HAZARDS, No. of
Casualties, need for
Scene help
Call Help Perform
primary and
secondary
assessment
TRANSPORTATION OF THE
CASUALTIES
ONE RESPONDER
METHODES
Dragging
Cradle
Human
Crutch
Back Pack
(Piggyback
Method)
TWO RESPONDER
METHODS
Two-Handed
Seat
The Fore-and- Aft Carry
Chair Carry
Wheel
Chair
Carry
Human Crutch
Other Methods of
Transportation
IF VICTIM STARTS TO
BREATHE NORMALLY PLACE
IN RECOVERY POSITION
LOGROLLING
TECHNIQUE
STRADDL
E LIFT
Improvised
Stretcher