FIRST AID

EMERGENCY NURSING
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True or False
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After an accident,
immediately move the victim
to a comfortable position.
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False
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If a person is bleeding,
use a tourniquet
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False
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All burns can be treated with

first aid alone; no emergency
medical attention is necessary
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False
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Signs of a heart attack

include shortness of breath,
anxiety, and perspiration
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True
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If unable to deliver the first breath, reposition

the airway and attempt the breath again. If
unable to deliver this breath, it's safe to
assume a form body is present and abdominal
thrusts are indicated. The Heimlich maneuver
is performed on conscious victims.
PRE QUIZ

True
 EMERGENCY FIRST AID

If you are the first on the scene of accident that

results in an injury or serious illness, you may be
the only link between a victim and emergency
medical care. Your role is to take action, whether
by providing first aid, seeking medical help. Your
actions may improve the victims chance of
recovery.
WHAT IS FIRST AID?
 ROLE OF FIRST AID

1. It is the bridge that fills the gap

between the victim and the physician.
2. It is not intended to compete with, nor
take the place of the services of the
physician.
3. It ends when the services of a
physician begins.
OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID
CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD FIRST AIDER
CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD FIRST AIDER
CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD FIRST AIDER
CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD FIRST AIDER
CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD FIRST AIDER
CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD FIRST AIDER
GENERAL GUIDELINES
IN
ADMINISTERING
FIRST AID
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
 GETTING STARTED
3. Initial Response ( sequence of actions)
 GETTING STARTED
4. Instruct helpers.
EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES

1. Survey the scene

- is the scene safe?
- what happened?
- how may people are injured?
- are there bystanders who can help?
- identify yourself as a trained first aider
EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES
2. Do a primary survey of a victim
 CHECK FOR VITAL FUNCTIONS

CONSCIOUSNESS
CHECK FOR VITAL FUNCTIONS

AIRWAY
CHECK FOR VITAL FUNCTIONS

BREATHING
CHECK FOR VITAL FUNCTIONS

CIRCULATION
EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES

3. Activate medical
(AMA) or Transfer
Facility
CARDIO- PULMONARY
RESUSCITATION
(CPR)
CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION
CONDITION WHEN CPR NEEDED
STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
ON
ADMINISTERING CPR
CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Look
Listen
Feel

*No longer than

10 seconds
HAND POSITION FOR CHEST COMPRESSION

1 2

3 4
CHEST COMPRESSION
CHEST COMPRESSION

Give 30 chest compression

-Push hard, push fast
in the middle of the
chest at least 2 inches
deep (adult) or 1 ½
inches (baby).
 RESCUE BREATH
Give 2 chest rescue breaths
Tilt the head and lift the chin up
- Pinch the nose shut and make a
complete seal over the mouth.
- Blow in for about 1 second to
make the chest clearly rise.
- Give rescue breaths, one after
another
CPR CYCLES
CPR CYCLES
WHEN TO STOP THE CPR
CARE OF THE VICTIM AFTER
SUCCESSFUL CPR
EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES
4. Do a secondary survey of the victim
Interview the victim
o introduce yoursel
o get permission to give car
o ask the victim’s nam
o ask what happene
o ask “do you have any pain or discomfort?
o “do you have any allergies?
o “are you taking any medication?
✓check the vital signs
f

EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES

SOFT TISSUE INJURY
WOUNDS
CLOSED WOUND
CLOSED WOUND
CLOSED WOUND
CLOSED WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
OPEN WOUND
BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
THERMAL BURNS
CHEMICAL BURNS
CHEMICAL BURNS
CHEMICAL BURNS
CHEMICAL BURNS
CHEMICAL BURNS
 BLEEDING
Apply direct pressure to the
wound (at this time a direct
pressure bandage may be used)
Elevate (do not further harm)
Pressure Point additional
pressure may be applied to a
pressure point to help reduce
bleeding.
 CARE FOR SHOCK
• Keep the victim laying down (if
possible).
• Elevate legs 10-12 inches… unless you
suspect a spinal injury or broken
bones.
• Cover the victim to maintain body
temperature.
• Provide the victim with plenty of fresh
air.
• If victim begins to vomit - place them
on their left side.
• Call 911.
FIRST AID FOR SPRAINS AND STRAINS
CARE FOR DISLOCATIONS AND FRACTURES
POISONING
 REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!!!
Universal Precautions
▪These are set of strategies developed to prevent
transmission of blood-borne pathogens

Body Substance Isolation (BSI)

▪these are precautions taken to isolate or prevent exposure
from body secretions and any other type of body substance
such as urine, vomit, sweat, feces, and sputum
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
▪specialized clothing, equipment and supplies that keep you
from directly contacting infected materials
THANK YOU!