The document discusses first aid, including defining it as initial care provided until medical treatment is accessed, outlining common first aid kit contents like bandages and antiseptic, and describing procedures for treating common injuries and emergencies like bleeding, burns, shock, and poisoning. Guidelines are provided for performing CPR, with emphasis on giving chest compressions and rescue breathing in repeated cycles until emergency responders arrive.
3. It is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury.
It is usually performed by a non-expert person to a
sick or injured person until definitive medical
treatment can be accessed.
In the United States, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) requires all job sites and
workplaces to make available first aid equipment for
use by injured employees
different jobs have different types of injuries and
different first-aid requirements.
4. 1. Preserve life - the overriding aim of all medical care,
including first aid, is to save lives
2. Prevent further harm - also sometimes called prevent
the condition from worsening,or danger of further
injury, this covers both external factors, such as
moving a patient away from any cause of harm, and
applying first aid techniques to prevent worsening of
the condition, such as applying pressure to stop a
bleed becoming dangerous.
3. Promote recovery - first aid also involves trying to start
the recovery process from the illness or injury, and in
some cases might involve completing a
treatment, such as in the case of applying a plaster
to a small wound
7. Glove Application
~ wear it during
works with body
liquid or any
chemicals
First aid equipments
as earlier action to
safe the life
Triangular Bandage
Application ~ to hold
Broken arm bone
Anticeptic wipes
@ gauze
~ to clean up
injured area
Bandage
application ~
to stop bleeding
to avoid
broken
@ injured
movement
8. First-aid kit basics
-first-aid kit contains emergency supplies and
medication for unexpected minor illnesses or
accidents.
-It may also vary by region due to varying
advice or legislation between governments
or
organisations
- Standard kits often come in durable plastic
boxes, fabric pouches or in wall mounted
cabinets.
9. -A household first aid kit should include these
items:
Adhesive tape
Anesthetic spray (Bactine) or lotion
(Calamine, Campho-Phenique) -- For itching
rashes and insect bites
4" x 4" sterile gauze pads -- For covering and
cleaning wounds, as a soft eye patch
2", 3", and 4" Ace bandages -- For wrapping
sprained or strained joints, for wrapping
gauze on to wounds, for wrapping on splints
Adhesive bandages (all sizes)
10. Exam gloves -- For infection protection, and can be made
into ice packs if filled with water and frozen
Polysporin antibiotic cream -- To apply to simple wounds
Nonadhesive pads (Telfa) -- For covering wounds and
burns
Pocket mask for CPR
Resealable oven bag -- As a container for contaminated
articles, can become an ice pack
Safety pins (large and small) -- For splinter removal and
for securing triangular bandage sling
Triangular bandage -- As a sling, towel, tourniquet
Tweezers -- For splinter or stinger or tick removal
11. Adhesive tape
4" x 4" sterile gauze pads
Antacid -- For indigestion
Antidiarrheal (Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, for
example)
Antihistamine cream
Antiseptic agent (small bottle liquid
soap) -- For cleaning wounds and hands
Aspirin -- For mild pain, heart attack
Adhesive bandages (all sizes)
12.
13. In general, the type of first aid facilities
required in a workplace are determined by
many factors, such as:
i. the type of industry concerned; for example,
industries such as mining may have specific
industry regulations detailing specialised
instructions.
ii. the laws and regulation of the state or territory
in which it is located .
iii. the type of hazards present in the workplace.
iv. the number of employees in the workplace .
v. the proximity to local services (doctors,
hospital,ambulance).
vi. the number of different locations that the
workplace is spread over
14. Once the techniques are secured, first aiders can
begin additional treatments, as required.
There are a symbol of ;
RED CROSS SYMBOL
ISO FIRST AID SYMBOL
STAR OF LIFE
15. Burns, which can result in damage to tissues
and loss of body fluids through the burn site.
FIRST DEGREE: Flush with cool running
water, Apply moist dressings and bandage
loosely.
SECOND DEGREE: Apply dry dressings and
bandage loosely Do not use water as it
may increase risk of shock.
16.
17. Heavy bleeding, treated by applying pressure
(manually and later with a pressure bandage) to
the wound site and elevating the limb if possible.
Apply DIRECT PRESSURE on the wound. use a
dressing, if available. if a dressing is not available,
use a rag, towel, piece of clothing or your hand
alone.
Pressure should be used in applying the bandage.
After the bandage is in place, it is important to
check the pulse to make sure circulation is not
interrupted.
18.
19. The victim usually gets stuck to the source of the
electricity, and it is important that you first separate
him from the electrical source.
Turn off the power supply switch and disconnect
the plug. It's best to simply turn off the main power
supply or pull out the fuse. Often, simply turning off
the switch may not stop the flow of electricity.
20. Do NOT touch the victim with your bare hands, or
the electric current will pass through you as well.
21. Poisoning, which can occur by injection,
inhalation, absorption, or ingestion.
Try and identify the poison if possible
Check for signs like burns around mouth,
breathing difficulty or vomiting
Induce vomiting if poison swallowed
In case of convulsions, protect the person
from self injury
If the vomit falls on the skin, wash it
thoroughly
Position the victim on the left till medical
help arrives
22. . Burns and Scalds
Apply dry dressings and bandage loosely Do not
use water as it may increase risk of shock.
2. Bleedings
Apply DIRECT PRESSURE on the wound. use a
dressing, if available. if a dressing is not available,
use a rag, towel, piece of clothing or your hand
alone.
3.Shock
Turn off the power supply switch and disconnect
the plug. It's best to simply turn off the main power
supply or pull out the fuse. Often, simply turning off
the switch may not stop the flow of electricity.
23. 1. your hand on the victims bodies
2. gave 15 times the pressure depth of 1.5 to 2 inches
for adults
3. after given the pressure to give 15, the second
blast (1 lap)
4. gave 15 times more pressure and then the second
blast (2 rounds)
5. after four rounds check the carotid pulse
6. continue with CPR (15 2 blast pressure) if no
pulse
7. did so experts arrive
24. Investigate incidents, introduce yourself, check the
level of awareness, move the
body, seek assistance
lay the victim and do the ABC audit and check the
whole body
If not breathing, give two breath support
should have no heart beat (pulse), continue with
CPR, check pulse 10 times after the blast, ready to
perform chest compressions if no pulse
If the victim starts to breathe without help, put him
in the recovery position
Check the breathing and pulse every 3 minutes