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Basic First
Aid
Physical Education 9 –Q1
Roles of First Aid

Bridge the gap between the patient

and the physician.
Roles of First Aid

It is not intended to compete with

the physician
Roles of First Aid

It ends when the services of the

physician begin.
Objectives
1. Save lives
2. Prolong Life
3. Alleviate Suffering
4. Prevent further injury
Characteristics of a First Aider
1. Gentle
2. Observant
3. Resourceful
4. Tactful
5. Sympathetic
Common Injuries in Sports
Cramps

It is a sudden and involuntary contraction

of one or more muscles. 9
Cramps
First Aid:

1. Stretch and massage.

2. Apply heat or cold.

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Dislocations

It is when the two bones that come together

to form a joint become separated1
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 DISLOCATION
First Aid:
1. Call for help immediately
2. Splint the affected part
3. Do not try to move a dislocated part or force it
back into place.
4. Apply ice on the injured part to reduce
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FRACTURE

is a break or crack in a bone. 1

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FRACTURE
FIRST AID
1. Check vital signs.
2. Do not move the injured part.
3. Stop bleeding if the is any.
4. Immobilize the broken part by splinting.
5. Seek medical help immediately.
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SPRAIN

is an injury to the ligaments due to accident

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tearing 5
 SPRAIN
FIRST AID
1. Rest the injured part
2. Apply ice.
3. Compress the injured part
4. Elevate the injured part.

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STRAIN

is an injury to the muscles which is a result

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of improper use of the muscles. 7

 STRAIN
FIRST AID
1. Rest the injured part
2. Apply ice.
3. Compress the injured part
4. Elevate the injured part.

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HEAT EXHAUSTION

It is a response to heat characterized by

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HEAT EXHAUSTION
FIRST AID
1.Transport a victim to a cool place.
2.Give him plenty of water.
3.Check for vital signs.
4.Seek medical help.

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