Unlocking of Difficulties

Supply missing letters to reveal the hidden word. You may use the descriptions/ definitions as guide.

1. ___M___ ___G___ ___ C ___ (EMERGENCY)

 An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action;
an urgent need for assistance or relief.
2. F___ ___S ___ ___ ___ ___ (FIRST AID)
 An emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be
obtained.
3. ___ ___ C___ ___ ___ T (ACCIDENT)
 An unfortunate event resulting especially from carelessness or ignorance
4. P___ ___A ___ ___D___ ___ ___ (PARAMEDICS)
 A specially trained medical technician licensed to provide a wide range of emergency services
before or during transportation to a hospital.
5. ___ I___ ___T A ___ ___ E___ (FIRST AIDER)
 Anyone who gives first aid
6. ___ ___ J ___ ___Y (INJURY)
 An act that damages or hurts
First Aid - an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured
- Includes self –help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.
- Can mean the difference between life and death in extreme cases
First aider - anyone who gives first aid.

ROLES OF FIRST AID

1. It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.
2. It is not intended to compete with or to take the place of the services of the physician.
3. It ends when the services of the physician begins.
OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID

1. To save lives.
2. To prolong life.
3. To alleviate suffering
4. To prevent further injury

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER

1. Gentle- does not cause pain.

2. Observant- notices all signs.
3. Resourceful- makes the best use of things at hand.
4. Tactful- does not frighten the victim.
5. Sympathetic- comforts and reassures the victim.

PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID

(Dos in giving first aid) (Don’ts in givng first aid)

1. Stay calm.
2. Reassure and comfort the victim.
3. Check for medical bracelet indicating a
condition such as epilepsy of diabetes.
4. Keep the victim covered to reduce shock.
1. Give food and drink to an unconscious
person.
2. Move an injured person unless you need to
place him/her in the recovery position.

Act it Out!

The class will be divided into groups. Create a 2-3 minute pantomime showing a good first aider helping in
certain emergency situations at home, in school, on the road, at an office or park.
Analyze the situations and answer the process questions that follow.
Student A is very relaxed in controlling the bleeding in her classmate’s finger.
Student B is insisting that her unconscious sister drink water.
Student C immediately brings her friend, who fell down the stairs, to the clinic.
Student D makes use of his clean handkerchief to tie his best friend’s bleeding arm.
Student E speaks comforting words to her cousin who sprained his ankle while playing basketball.

Process Questions:

1. Who among the students are good first aiders? Why?

2. Who among them are not good first aiders? Why?
3. What characteristics should a good first aider possess?
4. If you were a first aider, what would be your ultimate goal?