The Basics of First Aid

First Aid
It is an immediate and temporary care
given to a person who suddenly gets ill
or injured.
It includes self-help and home care if
medical assistance is not available or
delayed.
It can mean the difference between life
and death in extreme cases
Roles of First Aid
It is a bridge that fills the gap between
the victim and the physician.
It is not intended to compete with or to
take the place of services of the
physician
It ends when the services of the
physician begins
Objectives of First Aid
To save lives
To Prolong Life
To alleviate suffering
To prevent further injury
Characteristics of a Good First Aider
Gentle – does not cause pain and panic
Observant – notices all signs
Resourceful – makes the best use of
things at hand
Tactful – does not frighten the victim
Sympathetic – comforts and reassures
the victim
Principles of First Aid
Dos in Giving First Aid Don’ts in Giving First Aid
1. Do stay calm 1. Don’t give food and drink
to an unconscious person
2. Do reassure and comfort 2. Don’t move an injured
the victim person unless you need to
place him/her in the recovery
position
3. Do check for a medical
bracelet indicating a
condition, such as epilepsy or
diabetes
4. Do loosen any tight
clothing
5. Do keep the victim covered
Activity: Figures of Speech
Use the terms listed below and compare them to
anything then defend your answer.
Example: INJURY is like a THIEF because it comes
anytime
1. First Aid 6. Being gentle
2. First Aider 7. Being observant
3. To save life 8. A physician
4. Giving First Aid 9. Safety and Prevention
5. Staying calm 10. Having quality Life
Survey of the Scene and Victims
 Steps in Assessing Emergency Situations
1. Is Anyone in Danger?
 If yes, can the danger be easily managed?
If it cannot, call for emergency help and protect the
scene
2. Move to the quietest victim
gently shake the shoulders and ask a question “are
you okay?”
 If the victim responds, treat any life threatening
conditions
 If there is no response, check the airway
 Steps in Assessing Emergency Situations
3. Open the Airway
 Do the head tilt-Chin Lift method.
Remove any obstructions present then gently tilt back the
head
4. Check for breathing
If breathing, check for any life threatening conditions and
place in the recovery position
If not breathing, give two rescue breaths, pinch the nose,
seal your mouth over the victims mouth and breath into
the person
If the rescuer is alone, call for an ambulance
Steps in Assessing Emergency Situations
5. Look for signs of circulation
 If the victim is a child or an adult who has
suffered from drowning or accident, proceed
directly to CPR
Otherwise, look for signs of life such as movement
and normal skin color for few seconds