FIRST AID BASICS

GROUP 1
Health
WHAT IS FIRST AID?
First aid refers to medical attention
that is usually administered
immediately after the injury occurs
and at the location where it
occurred.
WHAT IS FIRST AIDER?
It refers to someone who has
completed a course of theoretical
and practical instruction and passed
a professionally supervised
examination.
 THE FOLLOWING ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIRST AIDER:

Highly trained
Has up-to-date knowledge and skill
Cool and calm
Patient
Acts logically
 THE FOLLOWING ARE THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIRST AIDER:

Gentle but firm

Has self-confidence
Has serious concern for the casualty
Cautious and careful
Kind and understanding
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF FIRST AID?

To protect and preserve life

To limit the effects of condition
To promote recovery
 THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Responding safely to emergencies for the

benefit of all the people
involved including the casualties,
bystanders, and rescuers.
 THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

2. Making the emergency site secure to

protect the casualty from further
harm
 THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

3. Applying proper first aid procedures and

techniques
 THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

4. Ensuring safe transport of the casualty

while minimizing pain and
 THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

5. Reassuring and guiding the

casualty
 THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

6. Communicating with the

bystanders and emergency
services personnel
 THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

7. Acting according to first

aid protocol and workplace
guidelines
THESE ARE CONDITIONS
THAT REQUIRES
IMMEDIATE RESCUE
 SEVERE BLEEDING
SEVERE STOMACHACHE
HEART ATTACK
CHOKING
HEARTSTOKE
POISONING
ALLERGY
FRACTURE
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
A FIRST AIDER INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING:
Assess the situation
quickly and safely.
Make the area safe.
 Identify as fast as
possible, the injury or
the nature of the illness
affecting a casualty.
 Give early, appropriate,
and adequate treatment
in a sensible order of
priority.
Arrange for the transport of
the casualty the nearest
hospital, to the care of a
doctor, or at home.
Arrange for the transport of
the casualty the nearest
hospital, to the care of a
doctor, or at home.
Make and pass on a report and
give further help if required.
 FIRST AID GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
THE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURE THAT MUST BE
OBSERVED IN GIVING FIRST AID INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING
 1. Do primary survey of the victim's
airway,breathing,and circulation.
a. Airway - check if the victim's airway is
not blocked
 b. Breathing - Administer artificial
resuscitation if the victim is not breathing
c. Circulation - If the victim has no pulse,
administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (
CPR ).
 2. ASK FOR HELP
3. DO SECONDARY SURVEY OF THE VICTIM FROM
HEAD TO TOE
QUIZ TIME !
 I. Identification
1. Its is an initial assitance or treatment given
to casualty for any injury or sudden illness.
2. Refers to someone who performs first aid.
 3. Give (1) aim of the first aid
4. Give atleast (3) characteristic of a first
aider.
5. Give atleast (2) conditions that require
immediate first aid
 II. ESSAY
6-10 Why is first aid essential to learn about
the use and importance of first aid