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Chapter 5 - FIRST AID
Chapter 5 - FIRST AID
FIRST AID
We do not know when an emergency may occur and therefore we need to know
how to react quickly to such a situation. Knowing how to react is essential in
applying
first aid which is very crucial.
First aid
Is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either
a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the
condition from worsening, or to promote recovery. It includes initial intervention
in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available,
such as performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for
an ambulance,
as well as the complete treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to
a cut.
First aid is generally performed by someone with basic medical training.
Mental health first aid is an extension of the concept of first aid to
cover mental health, while psychological first aid is used as early treatment
of people who are at risk for developing PTSD. Conflict First Aid, focused on
preservation and recovery of an individual's social or relationship well-being,
is being piloted in Canada.There are many situations that may require first aid,
and many countries have legislation, regulation, or guidance which specifies a
minimum level of first aid provision in certain circumstances. This can include
specific training or equipment to be available in the workplace
(such as an automated external defibrillator), the provision of specialist first aid
cover
at public gatherings, or mandatory first aid training within schools. First aid,
however,
does not necessarily require any particular equipment or prior knowledge, and can
involve improvisation with materials available at the time, often by untrained
people.
First aid can be performed on nearly all animals, such as pets, although this article
relates to the care of human patients.
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering
from
either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent
the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery.
The ABC's of first aid are the primary things that need to be checked when
you
approach the victim, Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. Prior to CPR, ensure that
the airway is clear, check to see if the patient is breathing, and check for circulation
(pulse or observation of color and temperature of hands/fingers).
An appointed person is someone who is nominated to take charge of first aid
arrangements, such as looking after the first aid kit and calling an ambulance in
an emergency. A first aider is someone who is qualified to give first aid treatment
in the event of an injury or illness.
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