FIRST AID

Reinila D. Manalang
BTVTED FSM 3-A
 FIRST AID
The immediate care given to a person
who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. It
includes self-care and home care if medical
assistance is not available or delayed.
RULES OF FIRST AID
 Bridge the gap between the victim and
physician.
 Not intended to compete or takes place
the service or the physician.
 Ends when the service of the physician
begins.
OBJECTIVES OF FIRST
AID
 Prolong life
 Alleviate suffering
 Prevent further injury
 GUIDELINE IN GIVING
FIRST AID
GETTING STARTED EMERGENCY ACTION
• Planning PRINCIPLE
• Gathering • Survey the Scene
• Initial Response • Assess
A – Ask for help A – Airway
I – Intervene B – Breathing
D – Do not further harm C – Circulation
• Instruct Helper • Arrange Transport Facility
 HINDRANCES IN GIVING
EMERGENCY CARE/ FIRST
AID
 Unfavorable Surroundings
 Presence of crowd
 Pressure from victim or relative
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD FIRST AID PROVIDER
 Gentle
 Observant
 Resourceful
 Tactful
 Sympathetic
AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
(CHOKING)
What to do…
 Assess the victim
 Perform Heimlich maneuver/ abdominal trust.
 Chest trust
 Back tap
 CPR (if necessary)
RULES WHEN LIFTING
 Correct Feet Position
 Firm hold with Palm
 Straight Flat Back
 Head Raise, Chin In
 Lift with Legs
 Use Body Weight
PROTECTION AGAINST
FIRE
1. STRUCTURE PRECAUTIONS
• Fire-resident structural elements
• Walls, doors & openings should contain fire
• Non – flammable roofs and walls
• 30 minutes fire resistance and automatically closing doors
• Insulated electrical cables
• Control smoke by using ventilators

2. FIRE DETECTORS AND ALARMS

3. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
HOW TO PREVENT
FIRES
• OBSERVE SMOKING RULES and remind others to
do the same.
• INSPECT YOUR AREA and equipment frequently.
• REPORT unsafe condition.
• OBSERVE proper housekeeping.
• AVOID PILING UP TRASH and other flammable.
• KEEP fire exits clear.
• USE EXTRA CAUTION around gas, flammable, and
oxygen equipment.
KNOW WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF
FIRE
DON’T PANIC!

KNOW
… your evacuation plan.
… your fire station.
… where alarm boxes are located.
… where extinguishers are located.
 FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING
• Practice Escaping From Every Room
• Have two ways to get out o each room.
• Make sure that
Windows are not stuck
Screens can be taken out quickly
Security bars can be properly opened
• Security Bars Require Special Precautions
Must have quick release devices allow them to be opened
immediately in an emergency.
• Get Out and Stay Out
Remember to escape first.
Never go back into a burning building for any reason.
Tell the fire fighters if someone is missing.
• Designated A Meeting Place Outside and Take Attendance