Introduction to FIRST AID

Prepared by: Romneck R. Rovero, R.N.

FIRST AID
FIRST AID- is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.
-It includes Self help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed.

Objectives of First Aid

To alleviate human suffering

To prevent added / further injury or damage To prolong life

Characteristics of First Aider

GENTLE RESOURCEFUL OBSERVANT TACTFUL EMPHATY RESPECTFUL

Hindrance in giving First Aid

Unfavorable surroundings
Presence of the crowd Pressure from the victim or relatives

EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES

Guidelines in Giving Emergency Care

Planning of Action Gathering of needed materials Remember the initial response as follows

A- Ask for help I -Intervene D-Do no Further harm

Instructions to helper/s

EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES

SURVEY THE SCENE

ACTIVATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PRIMARY SURVEY SECONDARY SURVEY

SURVEY THE SCENE

Safety Number of people affected By stander Check responsive of the victim

ACTIVATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Care First
Call First
What happened? Location Extent of Injury Number and name of person activated medical assistance

PRIMARY SURVEY

Airway
Breathing Circulation

SECONDARY SURVEY
Interview the client Vital Signs Skin appearance Head to toe assessment

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