Basic First Aid Flashcards
1
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Characteristics of a good first aider
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- Gentle
- Resourceful
- Observant
- Tactful
- Empathic
- Respectable
2
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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
3
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First aid objectives
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- Lessen the pain
- Prevent additional harm or danger
- Extend life
4
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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