• “Prevention is better

than cure.”
• Practicing this
principle advocates
safety awareness
which is essential in
achieving quality of
life. But our
immediate
environment poses
danger to everyone.

The BASICS of FIRST AID

 What is FIRST AID?
-an immediate and
temporary care given to
a person who suddenly
gets ill or injured
- It can mean the
difference between life
and death in extreme
cases.

The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Goals of FIRST AID

Preserve life

Prevent further injury

Promote recovery
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 Characteristics of a GOOD First Aider

The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Characteristics of a GOOD First Aider

The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Characteristics of a GOOD First Aider

The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Characteristics of a GOOD First Aider

The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Characteristics of a GOOD First Aider

The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Principles of FIRST AID

The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Steps in Assessing Emergency Situations

Vital signs- are measures

1.Is anyone in danger? of various physiological
2.Move to the quietest statistics taken in order to
victim assess the most basic
3.Open the airway (Do body functions.
the Head-Tilt Chin CPR- Cardiopulmonary
Method) Resuscitation
ABC- Airway, Breathing
4.Check for breathing and Circulation
5.Look for signs of
circulation CALL FOR EMERGENCY
HELP!
4 pts 7pts 10 pts
Bring triangular
bandage next meeting.
 Difference between signs and symptoms

Signs are details discovered by applying your

senses –sight, touch, hearing and smell during the
course of the examination.
 Bleeding
 Swelling
 Deformities
Symptoms are sensations that the victim feels
or experiences and may be able to describe.
 Nausea
 Vomiting
 Heat
Two Ways To Conduct Physical Examination
 Primary survey of the victim is used when the victim is
unconscious
 Secondary survey is used when the victim is conscious or
has revived.
 SAMPLE PAIN is the mnemonic in order to perform the
steps more easily. –
 S-ymptoms (the chief complaint of the patient) –
 A-llergy (find out if the victim is allergic to anything) –
 M-edication (what are the medicines s/he is currently taking) –
 P-revious illness (that may be related to the problem) –
 L-ast meal (only for those subject for operation) –
 E-vents prior to what happened –
 P-eriod of pain (How long? What started it?) –
 A-rea (Where is the pain coming from?) –
 I-ntensity –
 N-ullify (What stopped it?)
 Organize you THOUGHTS!

1.The class will be divided into five (5) groups.

2.Each group will discuss about their thoughts in
giving FIRST AID by answering the following guide
questions:
a.What should we remember when giving
first aid?
b.Why is it important to understand and
follow the basics of first aid?
c. What is the ultimate goal in giving first aid?
The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation
 Organize you THOUGHTS!

3.Write your answers through a

form of creative graphic organizer
in a manila paper.
4.Choose at least two (2)
representatives in your group to
present your work next meeting.
The Basics of First Aid , Learner’s Material for P.E. and Health Grade 9, Department ofEducation