Basic First Aid

Securing the scene

Before performing any First Aid,

Check for:

•1. Electrical hazards

•2. Chemical hazards

•3. Noxious & Toxic gases

•4. Ground hazards

•5. Fire

•6. Unstable equipment

DURING TREATMENT

· avoid coughing, breathing, or speaking over the wound

· avoid contact with body fluids

· use a face shield or mask with one-way-valve when doing active resuscitation

· use only clean bandages and dressings

· avoid treating more than one casualty without washing hands and changing gloves

AFTER TREATMENT

· clean up both casualty and yourself

· clean up the immediate vicinity

· dispose of dressings, bandages, gloves and soiled clothing correctly

· wash hands with soap and water

Fundamentals of First Aid

Activate EMS System

               “911”

•1. ABC (airway-breathing-circulation)

•2. Control bleeding

•3. Treat for Shock(medical emergencies)

•4. Open wounds & Burns

•5. Fractures & Dislocations

•6. Transportation

Reaction Time

•If CPR/Artificial respiration is administered

•Chance of brain damage

01. 0 to 4 minutes -

02. 4 to 6 minutes -  

03. 6 to 10 minutes-

04. 10 minutes +  -

(Recovery rate of victim if has artificial respiration done immediately)

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

•Should be trained to perform this procedure

•If done improperly, could harm victim

•Courses available everywhere

•New in Late 2006

–30 Compressions to 2 Breaths

–For Everyone!

Airway Obstructions:

01. Open

02. Tongue

03. closed

04.  obstructed