Information and Guides to

First Aid
First aid is a temporary relief or measure given to a person in case
of an accident or injury before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor,
or qualified person.
Objectives of a First Aider
1. Preserve the victim's life.
2. Prevent complications or conditions from worsening.
3. Aid recovery.
4. Relieve the pain, and comfort the victim.
Qualities of a Good First Aider
1. Cool and calm
2. Works fast but is concerned for the injured or the victim
3. Cheerful
4. Careful
5. Understanding to the needs of the victim
First aid is urgently needed in the following situations:

Severe Abdominal Pain Severe Bleeding

Severe Burns Choking

Fraction and Dislocation Injuries

Heart Attack Heart Strokes

Overdose of Drugs Poisoning

Shock Unconsiousness
Responsibilities of a First Aider
1. Assess situations quickly and safely and seek appropriate help.
2. Identify, as far as possible, the injury or the nature of illness
affecting the casualty.
3. Give early, appropriate, and adequate treatment in a sensible
order of priority.
4. Arrange for the removal of casualty to the hospital, to the care
of a doctor, or from home.
5. Remain with a casualty until the appropriate person op het
handle the victim.
6. Make a report and help if necessary
First Aid Tips in an Emergency
1. The ABC when checking an injured person:
A - airway - check if the victim's airway is not blocked by the
tongue, secretions, or foreign body.
B - breathing - Administer artificial resuscitation if the victim is
not breathing.
C-circulation - If the victim has no pulse, administer CPR (Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation)
2. Act fast; every second counts
3. Persons with serious injuries of the neck or back should not be
moved unless extremely necessary.
4. While applying first aid, ask someone to call for an ambulance
or doctor.
5. In case of burns, do not pull away clothing.
6. Remain cool and calm and reassure the victim of his/her safety.
7. Never give liquids to an unconscious or semi-conscious person.
8. Do not shake or rouse an unconscious person by means of
slapping or shaking.
9. Consistently talk to the victim.