FIRST AID

Presented by Dr. Neeraj Kumar M.O. RH Reckong peo

What is first aid???

initial care for an illness or injury until

definitive medical treatment can be accessed. there is usually a critical period before you can get medical treatment and it is this period that is of the utmost importance to the victim.

Aims
Preserve life- the overriding aim of all medical care,
including first aid, is to save lives

Prevent further harm- 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.

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

first aid kit

should be identified with the ISO graphical

symbol for first aid which is an equal white cross on a green background

 Adhesive bandages (band-aids, sticking

plasters) Dressings Saline Antiseptic Gloves Cotton swab Drugs

What will you do

 Apply direct pressure to the wound with your fingers or hand. As soon as possible , place a clean dressing over the wound. Apply a bulky pad extending beyond the edges of the wound, and firmly bandage. If

bleeding continues , leave the dressing in place and relocate the pad. is controlled.

Do not disturb pads or bandages once bleeding

What will you do

 Remove patient from heat source Remove the burnt clothing Run cool water over burnt area Gently clean the injured area Gently dry Apply anti biotic such as Silver Sulphadiazine Use a sterile bandage to cover burns

Take tetanus vaccination, if required

What will you do

Who can be a first aider???

I You We They Means- Each and everyone can be a

first aider

Calm the affected person Wash hands before attending to wound Wash wound with soap & running water Apply antibiotic ointment After first aid, medical treatment must be sought quickly Tetanus booster / antibiotics required Treatment depends on type / location of wound

Qualities of first aider

Quick and smooth Controlled and calm Intelligent and decisive Reassuring and sympathetic Skilled Resourceful Efficient

Confident