Presentation by: Ahmed Abdullah

Introduction Purpose of First Aid Principle of First Aid (4 Cs)

Action Plan
Assessing Skills of a First Aider Responsibilities of First Aider DR ABC

First aid is the immediate medical assistance given to an injured person, within the available resources before getting to a qualified medical help.

Every one should know something about first aid as you never know when you may be called upon to use it.
At the most unexpected of times, accidents could occur, involving loved ones, close relatives or total strangers. Whoever is in need of help, you should be in a position to offer first aid.

To Sustain life
To Prevent suffering To Prevent secondary complications To Promote speedy recovery

DOS

DONTs

Before handling the casualty use:

Mask Gloves Head Cover Apron

First never

Aider

can

Prescribe Medicine Declare Death

Call for Help Calmly Take Charge Check the scene & the causality Carefully apply First Aid

Assess the Situation

Safety of yourself & the casualty. Assess the casualty

Treat the Casualty

Arrange removal of casualty to hospital or safe area. Write a Report / Communicate the status.

Observer
Listen Feel Talk Touch

Provide
Build Trust

To assess a situation quickly & safely & call for appropriate help
To identify the level of injury or the nature of the illness affecting the casualty/victim To give early and appropriate treatment in a sensible order of priority

To make & pass on a report, & give further help if required

DANGER RESPONSE

AIRWAY
BREATHING CIRCULATION

 To To To

Yourself
Others Casualty

Gently Shake & Shout at the casualty Is the casualty alert? Is the casualty drowsy or confused ?

Is the casualty unconscious, but reacting ?

Is the casualty unconscious with no reaction ? If unconscious, place the casualty in the stable side position.

Is the airway open & clear ? Is there noisy breathing ?

Are the Potential obstruction such as blood etc ?

If so , open & clear the airway!

Look for chest movements Listen for sounds of breathing Feel for breathes on your cheek If not breathing give 2 rescue breathes.

Is there a carotid pulse ? Is it strong ? Is it regular ? Is there major blood loss ?

IF NO PULSE PRESENT THEN START CPR (CIRCULATION PULSE RESPIRATION)

Giving First Aid can be dangerous.

Always be careful for your personal safety. Do Not Put Yourself @ Risk