Basic First Aid Flashcards

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Characteristics of a good first aider

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  1. Gentle
  2. Resourceful
  3. Observant
  4. Tactful
  5. Empathic
  6. Respectable
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It is an emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid. It is an immediate medical assistance given to a person who is injured or who suddenly becomes ill.

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First aid

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First aid objectives

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  1. Lessen the pain
  2. Prevent additional harm or danger
  3. Extend life
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It is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation. It is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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