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TRAINING
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BASIC FIRST AID
House Rules:
Fire alarm/exits
Toilets
Smoking
Drinks
Breaks
Lunch
Questions
Mutual Respect
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House Rules:
As a courtesy to others
please set your phone to
SILENT MODE.
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Module Guide
• Module 1 Introduction
• Module 2 Primary Survey
• Module 3 Secondary Survey
• Module 4 Recovery Position
• Module 5 Choking
• Module 6 Bleeding and Injuries
• Module 7 Other Injuries
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Module 1
INTRODUCTION
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1. Preserve Life
2. Prevent patient from worsening
3. Promote recovery
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Make sure that the first aid kit is fit for purpose
Ensure safety of the place
Contact emergency services
Prioritize treatment of casualties
Clean up after an incident
Report incident and record
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► THERMOMETER
► BANDAGE SCISSOR
► EYE WASH AND EYE PADS
► WIPES
► SAFETY SHEARS
► TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
► ROLL OF COTTON
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Prioritization
Breathing
Bones/Burns
Other Conditions
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Minimizing Infection
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Module 2
PRIMARY SURVEY
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Assessing an Incident
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Primary Survey
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DANGER
RESPONSE
SHOUT
AIRWAY
BREATHING
CIRCULATION/CPR
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ANGER
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ESPONSE
A = Alert
V = Voice Are you alright?
P = Pain
U = Unresponsive
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HOUT
H E L P !!!!
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IRWAY
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REATHING
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IRCULATION / CPR
Cardio – heart
Pulmonary – lungs
Resuscitation – revive (attempt to bring back to life)
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Circulation
Start chest compressions
- If circulation is not functioning
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Circulation
Follow rib margin up to base of sternum
Place hand two fingers up from this point
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Breathing
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When to STOP??
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PRACTICAL
Remember….
D=?
R=?
S=?
A =?
B=?
C=?
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Module 3
SECONDARY SURVEY
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Look for..
Bleeding
Bruising(Mark)
Deformity
Wounds
Pain
Burns
Swelling
Bites/stings
Impaled objects
Obvious fractures
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Module 4
RECOVERY POSITION
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RECOVERY POSITION
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RECOVERY POSITION
Kneel to the side of the casualty; remove glasses,
watches and any large objects from side pockets
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RECOVERY POSITION
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RECOVERY POSITION
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RECOVERY POSITION
Bring the arm furthest away from you across the chest and
hold the back of the hand against the nearest cheek.
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RECOVERY POSITION
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RECOVERY POSITION
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RECOVERY POSITION
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RECOVERY POSITION
RECOVERY POSITION
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Module 5
CHOKING
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Treatment
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Pregnant
In cases of pregnancy DO
NOT PRESS ON STOMACH
PRESS ON CHEST
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Module 6
Bleeding
• Sit the casualty down on a stable base
• Examine the wound
• Do not attempt to remove any embedded foreign objects
• Apply direct pressure onto the wound
• Apply a sterile dressing and elevate the injured part.
BANDAGING
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Cuts
Treatment:
•Stop the bleeding by applying pressure
•Wash the wound with water and soap
•Clean the wound with gauze or sterile swab with anti septic
solution.
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Punctured Wound
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Stabilized Bandage
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Eye Injury
- Common injury to the eye is small object such as eyelash
or piece of grit, corrosive chemical or sharp objects.
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Eye Injury
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Nose Injury
Nose Bleeding:
•May be result by, blowing too hard, sneezing, picking,
air pressure changes.
•If blood is mixed with straw-colored fluid trickles from
nose of an unconscious person, suspect a fracture of the
skull.
Treatment:
•Sit the casualty down, leaning forward
•Ask the casualty to breathe through the mouth and to pinch the soft part of
the nose
•Maintain the pressure for 10 minutes and then release slowly
•If still bleeding repeat the process
•If after 30 minutes the nose is still bleeding seek medical assistance.
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Spinal Injury
- Spinal injuries are serious as they may result in paralysis or even death
should the spinal cord become damaged.
Management:
•Contact the emergency services
•Do not move the casualty
•Ask the casualty to remain as still as possible
•Avoid asking questions that require a nod or head shake
•Keep the casualty warm
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Management:
•R – Rest
• I – Ice Application
•C – Compression
•E – Elevation
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Module 7
Other Injuries
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Burn
RADIATION BURN
Ex: sun burn,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Ex: lightning, high
Voltage, cables,
Appliances, etc
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Burn
DRY HEAT
Ex: Hot surfaces,
Fire, friction
CHEMICAL BURN
Ex: Acids, domestic
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Fracture
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High Sling
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Low Sling
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Poisoning
- Foreign substance that enters the body by means of ingestion, inhalation,
absorption or injection.
Treatment:
•Dial 999
•Remove the cause or remove the casualty from the scene
•Identify the poison, if possible
•Be prepared to carry out CPR
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