FIRST AID

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST
AID

FIRST AID
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.
Assessments and interventions that can be
performed by a bystander with minimal or
no medical equipment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the

physician.
Ensure safety of him/herself and that of bystanders.
Gain access to the victim.
Determine any threats to patients life.
Summon advanced medical care as needed.
Provide needed care for the patient.
Assist advanced personnel.
Record all finding and care given to the patient.

OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID

To alleviate suffering
To prevent added/further injury or

danger
To prolong life

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER

GENTLE

should not cause pain

RESOURCEFUL should make the best use of
the things at hand
OBSERVANT
should notice all signs
TACTFUL
should not alarm the victim
EMPATHETIC
should be comforting
RESPECTFUL
should maintain a
professional and caring
attitude

HINDRANCES IN GIVING FIRST AID

Unfavorable surroundings
The presence of crowds
Pressure from victim or

relatives

BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION (BSI)

Are precautions taken to isolate or prevent risk

of exposure from any other type of bodily

substances.
Basic Precautions and Practices
Personal

hygiene
Protective equipment
Equipment cleaning and disinfecting

FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Basic Equipment

Spine board
Sets of splints
Poles
Blankets
Suggested First Aid Kit Contents (Basic)
Rubbing alcohol
Povidone iodine
Cotton
Gauge pads

FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Tongue depressor
Penlight
Band aid
Gloves scissors
Forceps bandages (triangular)
Elastic roller bandages
Occlusive dressings
Plaster

FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Clothe materials commonly used in First Aid
DRESSING

- any sterile cloth material used to cover the

wound
o BANDAGE
- any clean cloth material sterile or not used
to hold the dressing in place.