Health Flashcards
an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets
ill or injured.
First Aid
It includes _______ and home care if medical assistance is not available or
delayed.
Self Help
Can mean the difference between ____ and _____ experience in extreme cases
Life And Death
Improper First aid can?
Do more harm than good
Roles of First Aid
- It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and physician
- Not intended to compete with or to take place of the services of a physician
- Ends when the services of the physician begins
Objectives of First Aid
- Save lives
- Prolong life
- Alleviate suffering
- Prevent further injury
Characteristics of a good first aider
- Gentle, does not cause pain and panic
- Observant, notices all signs
- Resourceful, makes best use of the things at hand
- Tactful, does not frighten the victim
- Symphatetic, comforts and reassures the victim
Do’s in First Aid
Stay calm
Reassure and Comfort the victim
Check for medical bracelet indicating a condition (eg epilepsy, diabetes)
Loosen any tight clothing
Keep victim covered to reduce shock
Don’ts in First Aid
Give food and drink to an unconscious person
Move an injured person unless you need to place him/her in the recovery position
are measures of various physiological statistics taken in order to assess
the most basic body function
Vital Signs
According to WHO, how many children and teens die from an injury
2000+
five leading causes of unintentional injury
road accidents, drowning, burns, falls, and poisoning.
Guidelines and Procedures
- Obtain consent of the victim if possible
- Gain the confidence of the victim
- Assess the victim’[s injury or sudden illness
- Identify the victim’s problems and which of them requires immediate first aid
- Seek medical care if necessary
- Provide the appropriate first aid treatment
- Get useful information about the victim for the use of attending medical personnel
A quick and systematic survey of the person to find out if there are conditions or injuries sustained as life threatening.
Primary Survey
(C.A.B.) stands for
Circulation-Airway-Breathing
Check for ________, circulation, airway breathing, and control serious _______.
Vital signs
Bleedings
Remember to consider possible ______ before you help. If it’s safe, then proceed with the primary survey.
Possible Danger
A thermometer may not be available during emergency cases, so you may just use your hands to check the temperature of the victim. A very high or low body temperature may result to a more serious problem if not addressee immediately.
Body temperature
what yo use if thermometer is unavailable
Measure temps with hands
In order to check the pressure, you need an instrument like the stethoscope. Normal reading should be more than 120/80 and less than 140/90
Blood Pressure
measuring blood pressure
Use a stethoscope
More than 120/80 and should not exceed 140/90
restoring blood circulation by chest compression
Compression
clearing the airway of the victim for breathing
Airway
breathing for the victim through mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose
Breathing
