Lesson 3 Flashcards
3 Ps of Treatment
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
5 aims when conducting primary emergency care
Protection against further injury.
Preservation of life.
Promotion of recovery.
Prevention of injuries for people at any age.
Promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Protection against further injury
No injured person should be moved if his or her life is not in danger. Knowing what to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what not to do
Preservation of Life
In order to stay alive, all persons need to have an open airway—a clear passage where air can move in through the mouth or nose through the pharynx (part of the throat) and down in to the lungs, without obstruction.
Promoting Recovery
The First Aider is also likely to be trained in dealing with injuries such as cuts, grazes or bone fracture.
The First Aider must prevent injuries for all age groups. Age groups are categorized as follow:
Infant
Child
Adult
The upside to living healthy is that there are many different ways to go about doing it.
Promoting of Healthy Lifestyles
No matter which way you decide works best for you, here are some general guidelines you are probably going to want to adhere to:
Be a role model.
Encourage healthy eating
Encourage physical activity.