First aid Flashcards
What is first aid ?
First aid is the emergency or immediate care of an injured or sick person until they receive full medical care.
When should first aid be done
First aid is usually for short and quick treatment. minor ,small injuries it should be continued with expert medical care.
What is the the first thing to do when first aiding someone
Ask the injured person for permission
Who can provide first aid
Certified first aider can be health professional who completed a certified and accredited first aid course
How can u become certified first aider
By doing a first aid training it can be done through the national ambulance
What are the levels of first aid training
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Other specific training
-First aid at work
-Paediatric first aid
-First on the scene
When choosing aid training make sure it is _________ and recognize ______ and _________
Accredited
Locally and internationally
Advantages of learning first aid ?
-Safer community
-Life long skill
-Saving lives
-lncreasing confidence
What do need to consider when making a first aid kit
- The number of people and types of injures
-Select the right container
What is the first thing to check in a scene of an accident
Is there danger for you and the casualty by looking for obvious hazards
What to check When assessing the casualty
-Are the responsive
-Are they breathing
Steps to check for breathing
-Look to see if the chest is rising and falling
-listen over the their mouth and nose for breathing sounds
-Feel their breath against your cheek 5-10 sec
When should we do the recovery position
When the person is breathing normally unresponsive and no major injures
Why we should keep the injured person in the recovery position
To help maintain an open airway and keep them safe until medical care
