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3. participate actively in the delivery of first aid The roles and responsibilities of a first aider are as follows:
services. 1. Since the first aider does not perform the functions of a
doctor or compete with the latter, he/she immediately
transfers the medical task and care of the victim to a
First Aid qualified physician who comes to the rescue.
2. He/She ensures the safety of bystanders.
First aid is the immediate treatment using available facilities 3. He/She assesses the condition of the victim.
or materials and given to an injured or ill person while 4. He/She identifies the risks or threats to the victim’s life.
waiting for medical assistance to arrive. It includes either 5. He/She calls for medical assistance as needed.
emergency measures for life-threatening conditions which 6. He/She provides the immediate and necessary care.
require further medical attention or care for less serious 7. He/She assists the medical personnel.
injuries which may be adequately treated on the spot. As an 8. He/She records the situation, care given, etc.
urgent care given to an injured or unexpectedly ill person,
first aid also involves home care and self-care if medical General Directions for First Aid
assistance is delayed or not available.
A first aider may encounter various problem situations.
First Aider His/Her decisions and actions depend on the circumstances
that cause the accident or sudden illness; the number of
The first aider deals with the whole situation involving the persons involved; the immediate environment; and the
patient and the injury or illness. The Philippine National Red availability of medical assistance, emergency equipment, and
Cross (PNRC) conducts trainings for people who like to help from others. The first aider needs to adapt to the
become first aiders. If interested parties are physically and situation at hand and improvise as necessary.
mentally fit, they can go to their local PNRC chapter and The first aider should keep two fundamental things in mind.
register for free. The one-week training focuses on basic first One, he/she must determine the best way of rescue such as
aid and provides the needed medical kit. removing the victim from water, fire, or a place filled with
carbon monoxide or smoke. Two, he/she must ensure that
the victim has an open airway and must administer mouth-
to-mouth or mouth-to-nose artificial respiration if necessary,
including controlling severe bleeding.
Unless it is safe to do so, the victim should not be moved at
once. He/She should be kept in the position best suited to
his/her condition or injury. The victim should not be allowed
to get up or walk around.
The first aider, in turn, is not expected to explain the victim’s
probable condition to bystanders or even to reporters.
He/She is expected, however, to remain in charge until the
victim can be placed in the care of qualified persons, for
example, a physician, an ambulance crew, a squad, or a
police officer; the victim can take care of himself/ herself; or
the victim can be taken care of by relatives. Above all, the
first aider should know the limits of his/her capabilities.
He/She must make minimal effort to avoid further injury to
the victim in his/her attempt to provide the best possible
emergency first aid care.
Take note of the following in activating medical assistance: 2. Size of the victim
(1) situation of the person injured; 3. Physical capabilities of the first aider
(2) location;
(3) number of persons injured; 4. Number of personnel and equipment available
(4) extent of injury and first aid given; 5. Nature of evacuation route
(5) telephone number from where you are calling; and
6. Distance to be covered
7. Gender of the victim cloth drag, feet drag, and inclined drag (head first in
passing a stairway).
2. Two-man assists such as assist to walk, four-hand seat,
The following guidelines must be followed during transfer: hands as a litter, carry by extremities, and fireman’s
carry with assistance.
1. Victim’s airway must be maintained open. 3. Three-man assists such as bearers alongside (for narrow
2. Hemorrhage is controlled. alleys) and hammock carry.
3. Victim is safely maintained in the correct position.
4. The victim’s condition is regularly checked.
5. S u p p o r t i n g b
applied.
6. The method of transfer is safe, comfortable, and as
speedy as circumstances permit.
7. The patient’s body is moved as one unit.
8. The taller first aiders stay at the head side of the Ankle Pull
victim. The ankle pull is the fastest method for moving a victim a short
9. First aiders/bearers must observe ergonomics in distance over a smooth surface. This is not a preferred method
lifting and moving the patient. pf patient movement.
Grasp the victim by both ankles or pant cuffs.
Methods of Transfer Pull with your legs, not your back.
Keep your back as straight as possible
1. One-man assists/carries/drags such as assist to walk, Try to keep the pull as straight and in-line as possible.
carry in arms, carry in a pack-strap method, carry in a Keep aware that the head is unsupported and may
fireman’s way, blanket drag, armpit/shoulder drag, bounce over bumps and surface imperfections.
Rescuer 1 squats at the victim’s head and grasps the
victim from behind at the midsection.
Rescuer 2 squats between the victim’s knees, grasping
the outside of the knees.
Both rescuers rise to a standing position.
Chairs Carry
This is a good method for carrying victims up and down stairs
or through narrow or uneven areas.
Pick the victim up and place them or have them sit in a
chair. Two Handed Seat
The rescuer at the head grasps the chair from the sides This technique is for carrying a victim to the longer distances.
of the back, palms in. This technique can support an unconscious victim.
The rescuer at the head then tilts the chair back onto its
rear legs. Pick up the victim by having both rescuers squat down
For short distances or stairwells, the second rescuer on either side of the victim.
should face in and grasp the chair legs Reach under the victim’s shoulders and under their
For longer distances, the knees.
second rescuer should separate Grasp the other rescuer’s wrists.
the victim’s legs, back into the From the squat, with good lifting technique, stand.
chair and, on the command of Walk in the direction that the victim is facing.
the rescuer at the head, both
rescuers stand using their legs.
Shoulder Pull
One Person Arm Carry
The shoulder pull is preferred to the ankle pull. It supports the The importance of first aid is hard to overestimate. Among the major
head of the victim. The negative is that it requires the rescuer to benefits of first aid are the ff.:
bend over at the waist while pulling. Providing quick medical treatment until professional
Grasp the victim by the clothing under the shoulders. assistance arrives.
First aid helps ensure that the right methods of
Keep your arms on both sides of the head.
administering medical assistance are provided.
Support the head.
Knowledge in first aid also benefits the individuals
Try to keep the pull as straight and on-line as possible. themselves.
It affords people with the ability to provide help during
various emergency situations
Underarm Sling
Same procedure as arm sling except that the lower end of the
base is tucked under the injured arm.
Secure end of base and apex with a square knot the center
indention at the back.
BANDAGING
Bandages have three key uses:applying pressure to bleeding wounds;
covering wounds and burns; and providing support and
immobilization for broken bones’ sprains, and strains. These includes
gauze, triangular, elastic, and tubular bandage.
Arm Sling
Apex at the shoulder of injured part Place the hand in the middle of the triangular bandage with
Pull back folded base and secure with square knot at the the wrist at the base of the
center indention of the back. Place the apex over the fingers and tuck any excess material
Knot/tie longer end with apex into the pleats on each side of the hand
Cross the ends on top of the hand, take them around the
wrist, and tie the with a square knot.
Eye Injury & Bandaging Cravat for the Forearm, Arm, Leg and Thigh
A penetrating eye injury is usually caused by a sharp object Place center of cravat over the dressing
which has gone in, or protruding from the eye. Begin ascending turns with upper end and descending
WARNING: turns with lower end, with each turn covering two-third
Do not touch the eye or any contact lens. of preceding turn until dressing is covered.
Do not allow casualty to rub eye. Terminate by tying both ends in square knot.
Do not try to remove any object which is penetrating
the eye.
Do not apply pressure when bandaging the eye. First Aid: Injuries and Accidents
Bandaging: Characteristics of a Good First Aider
Support casualty’s head to keep it as still as possible.
Observant – notice all signs Nausea
Resourceful – make best use of all things Weakness
Gentle – shouldn’t cause pain Paleness
Tactful – shouldn’t be alarming Ringing in the ears
Sympathetic – should be comforting Blurred vision
First Aid
Wounds
Open Wounds Opend wounds
Some types of open wounds include:
A break in the skin’s surface that results in external
Incisions – caused by a clean, sharp-edged objects such bleeding and may allow bacteria to enter the body that
as knife, a razor or a glass splinter. can cause infection
Lacerations – rough, irregular wounds caused by 1. Abrasion – the top layer of the skin removed
crushing or ripping forces. 2. Laceration – a cut skin with jagged, irregular edges
Abrasions (grazes) – a superficial wound in which the and caused by a forceful tearing away of skin tissue.
topmost layers of the skin are scraped off, often caused 3. Incisions – smooth edges and resembles a surgical or
by a sliding fall onto a rough surface. paper cut.
4. Punctures – deep, narrow wounds such as a stab Put the wrapped amputated part in a plastic bag or other
wound from a nail or a knife in the skin and underlying waterproof container
organs. Keep the amputated part cool, but do not freeze
5. Avulsion – flap of skin is torn loose and is either o Place the bag or container with the wrapped part
hanging from the body or completely removed. on a bed of ice
6. Amputation – cutting or tearing off of a body part such Seek medical attention immediately
as finger, toe, hand, foot, arm, leg, etc.
Wounds Care ACTION PLAN
Assess the situation
Remove small objects that do not flush out by irrigation Safety of yourself and the casualty
with sterile tweezers. Assess the casualty
If bleeding restarts, apply direct pressure. Treat the casualty
Use roller bandages (or tape dressing to the body) Arrange the removal of the casualty to hospital or safe
Keep dressings dry and clean area
Change the dressing daily, or more often if it gets wet Write a report / Communicate the status
or dirty.
Entrepreneurship
Amputation Fajardo (2009) stresses that entrepreneurship is the
effective and efficient way of managing the business
What to Do: capacity and quality of an individual toward customer
satisfaction. Coloma (2004) sees it as all kinds of
Control the bleeding
opportunities in business which can help reach the
Treat the victim for shock target market for customer satisfaction and profitability
Recover the amputated part and whenever possible take of services. She further stated that it is putting good use
it with the victim of something that otherwise may become wasted.
To care for the amputated body part:
Entrepreneur
The amputated part does not need to be cleaned An entrepreneur is someone who thinks creatively;
Wrap the amputated part with a dry sterile gauze or plans strategically; and projects clear, realistic, and
other clean cloth objective plans. He/She efficiently organizes, manages,
and faces the risks in a business. Moreover, is a
member of the society, is confident, and believes in the Eleuterio (2000) finds these notions of business as
possibility of change. myopic. He states that a social entrepreneur must be a
visionary. He/She sees opportunities around him/her.
An entrepreneur, according to Lee and Lee (2008), should As a results-oriented individual, he/she develops all
be: avenues of potential business growth through education,
1. an administrator health, security, housing, services, and a myriad of
2. a planner other social/community needs. Drucker adds that
3. a leader “social entrepreneurs are hunter-gatherers of our
4. a negotiator culture. They look around, see where the food is, and go
5. a communicator to get it. They will give up almost anything to have the
6. a decision-maker right to make their own choices, decisions, and
7. a good follower opportunities.” They also learn how to deal with
mistakes to achieve potential economic growth. They
How does one develop his/her abilities as an entrepreneur? do not change themselves to fit their environment. They
One can... use the environment to meet their needs.
1. get interested in creating something useful to the
society/community. Advantages of Managing One’s Own Business
2. use his/her creative capacities to the fullest by being 1. Personal relationships with customers and employees
sensitive to what is beautiful and to the day-to-day 2. Flexibility in management
needs of the society/community. 3. Government incentives.
3. rely on oneself instead of being dependent on others. 4. Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
4. be conscious and aware of his/her society/community’s 5. Independence
sources of Income. 6. You are your own boss (your time is yours)
Although potential businesses are plenty, the following are the Activists
common forms- of profitable entrepreneurial ventures: Activists, who are putting pressure on policymakers and
1. Food services the public to stop a specific practice, are not social
2. Lodging services entrepreneurs.
3. Financial services
4. Recreation and tourism services Companies with a Foundation
5. Transportation services The priority of a company is to make money for its
6. Personal services shareholders. It is not an example of social
7. Repair and maintenance services entrepreneurship practice which subsumes value
8. Rental services appropriation at the service of transforming social and
environmental conditions.
Social Responsibility of Entrepreneurs
Developing a Business Plan
1. Adopt a mission to create and sustain social (not just
commercial) value. Planning involves asking and answering the following:
2. Recognize and relentlessly pursue new opportunities to serve a. What to do
that mission; engage in a process of continuous innovation, b. How to do it
adaptation, and learning; and act boldly even with limited c. When to do it
resources currently at hand. d. What to expect in the future
3. Exhibit a heightened sense of accountability to the
constituencies served and for the outcomes created. Planning should always be geared toward customer
satisfaction. It should be:
1. Realistic. It must be based on available human, financial, and
physical resources.
2. Based on felt needs. The objectives of an entrepreneur should
be based on the needs of the community.
3. Flexible. Planning should adjust to the trends and
consumers’ tastes.
4. Starting with simple projects. In the Philippines, many people
are poor and have no business experiences. The simplicity of a
project refers to the micro type of business which requires
simple management and technology.