FIRST AID FOR COMMON

UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES
What are the common unintentional injuries and the
appropriate first aid procedures that should be applied?

BY: GROUP 3
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Instructions: Arrange the jumbled letters to form the words related to our topic

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LEDIBEGN BLEEDING
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NPONIOGSI POISONING
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UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES
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1. Musculoskeletal Injury - This refer to any damage of the

muscular or skeletal system usually due to strenuous activities. It
can be a sprain, fracture, strain, or dislocation.
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• Sprain - This is an injury to the ligaments around the joint which may be
stretched or torn. Ankle and knee sprain are the most common sprain injury.

First aid for sprain: Remember R.I.C.E.

• Rest - rest the injured part ice-apply ice packs or cold pads on the injured area.
• Ice - apply ice packs or cold packs on the injured area.
• Compression-wrap the injured part with elastic compression bandage.
• Elevation-elevate the injured part, as much as possible above the level of the
heart to prevent or limit swelling
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• Strain - This is an injury which is caused by the twisting or

pulling of a muscle or tendon beyond normal capacity.
First aid for strain
• Place the victim in a comfortable position taking off pressure from strained
muscles.
• Apply ice packs or cold pads for 10 to 15 minutes every hour for the first
day, and every 3 to 4 hours after the first day. Do this for 3 days.
• Rest the injured area for at least a day Do not use the muscles while it is
still painful.
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• Dislocation - This is an injury which is a result of the separation of
two bones at joint, leaving the bone out of normal position.

First aid for dislocation

• Immobilize dislocations in the position found. Splint or sling above
and below the dislocated joints to keep immobile. Do not try to
straighten or reduce any dislocation.
• Use RICE method.
• Keep the victim warm and quiet and in the position most comfortable,
treat for shock.
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• Fracture - This is a breakage that usually happens in the bones.

When broken bone punctures the skin, it causes an open or
compound fracture.
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First aid for fracture
1. Cover the wound with non-
fluffy sterile dressing. Apply
pressure around the injury to
control bleeding but be careful
not to press on a protruding bone.
Carefully place a sterile wound
dressing or more clean padding
over and around the dressing.
2. Put a bandage securing the dressing and padding.
Avoid impairing the circulation beyond the bandage.
3. Immobilize the injured part and arrange to transport
casualty to hospital.
4. Treat casualty for shock if necessary. Do not raise the
injured part. Monitor vital signs until help arrives. Check
the circulation every 10 minutes. Loosen the bandages if
circulation is impaired.
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2. Heat-related injuries or hyperthermia - caused by high

temperature and humidity from exposure to hot weather and sun.
There are three forms of hyperthermia: heat cramps, heat
exhaustion, and heatstroke.
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• Heat cramps - muscle spasms caused by loss of too much salt and
other electrolytes during too much sweating.
First aid for heat cramps
• Have the victim rest in a cool place and administer sips of half glass water
or sports drink every 15 minutes.
• Apply moist towels on forehead and to the cramping muscles. Gently
stretch cramped muscles
• Avoid victim from forcing action for at least 12 hours.
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• Heat exhaustion - is a condition less severe than heatstroke. This

occurs when you are exposed to high temperature and you
experience heavy sweating and rapid pulse.
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First aid for exhaustion

1. Move the victim to a cool place and remove as much clothing as possible. Fan the
victim lightly Make sure the victim does not shiver or get chilled.

2. Let the victim lie down with feet raised 8-12

3. If the victim is fully conscious,
inches.
give water or sports drink in half
glass every 10 minutes for 1 hour.
4. Call emergency help if the victim vomits, temperature
Monitor the victim's temperature
is above 38.5°C, or the victim does not improve
every 10-15 minutes
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• Heatstroke - a life-threatening emergency caused by a failure to
regulate body temperature. It is characterized by extreme fever,
hot and dry or moist skin, delirium, coma, or even death.
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First aid for heatstroke

1. Establish airway and if possible, move to a cool place. Remove as much

clothing as possible.

2. Pour or spray cool water and fan 3. When the body cools down, seizure and vomiting
may occur, hence, position the victim for easy drainage
vigorously. If the victim begins to shiver,
slow the cooling method as shivering
produces heat. Never use isopropyl
alcohol as the skin absorbs alcohol which 4. Monitor the victim's temperature until emergency
can be toxic personnel arrives
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3. Bleeding or hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel is damaged
and constricted. This can be life threatening if the body loses
excessive amount of blood. Stopping the blood flow is very
important in this situation. How can you help control the blood
flow?
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First aid to control bleeding

Apply direct Raise and Bandage Call for

pressure to support the Lay the
dressing in emergency help
the wound injured part victim
place
down
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4. Poisoning occurs when a poison or a toxic substance is taken into or

absorbed by the body, sufficient enough to cause temporary or permanent
damage. A poison can enter the body through swallowing, skin
absorption, inhalation, splashing into the eyes, or injection.

Poisonous materials must be kept out of children's reach or must be stored in place
where it is not easily accessible. Accidental swallowing or inhalation may happen
if the poisonous substances are just scattered around. So you keep out when you
see the danger sign!
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First aid for swallowed poisons

1. Monitor the victim and call for medical help. If the victim is conscious, ask what was
swallowed, how much, and when.

2. Commence CPR if necessary.

3. Monitor victim's vital signs and keep samples of any vomit.

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First aid for injected poisons

1. Seek medical help.

2. Maintain victim's airway and be alert for vomiting. Keep victim

sitting to prevent inhalation of vomit.

3. For animal or insect bite or sting, protect yourself and the victim from repeated
injection. Identify what animal or insect it possible, and sent to a receiving facility.

4. Commence CPR if necessary.

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First aid to absorbed poisons

Remove Wash with cold

Seek medical
contaminated water for 20
minutes help
clothing
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1. This refers to any damage of the muscular or

skeletal system usually due to strenuous activities.

Answer: Musculoskeletal Injury

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2. This is an injury to the ligaments around the joint

which may be stretched or torn.

Answer: Sprain
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3. Ankle and _______are the most common sprain

injury

Answer: Knee
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4. An injury which is the result of the separation of

two bones at jones, leaving the bone out of normal
position.

Answer: dislocation
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5. Muscle spasms caused by loss of too much salt

and other electrolytes during too much sweating.

Answer: heat cramps

THANKS FOR LISTENING

GROUP 3
Vienne Bautista
Von Aguilar
Richwell Veyra
Michael Roxas
Clyme Macuha