First Aid
Consequences No Breathing Unconsciousness – In Next 50 – 55 Seconds. No Pulse in next few seconds Brain Arrest – Next 3-4 Minutes Patient in no more.
Course Content….. Anatomy Aims n Principles of First Aid Action at an Emergency Management of Unconscious Casualty Assessment and Treatment of Wounds Assessment and Treatment of Burns Assessment and Treatment of Fractures Choking Casualty Transportation
First Aid - Objective To Save Life To alleviate sufferings Prompt Recovery To Prevent aggravating till doctor arrives.
Introduction with Our own body
Respiratory Organs
The Kidneys
The Lungs
The Liver
The Pancreas
The Intestine
The Gallbladder
The Heart
The Brain
The Spine
The Femur Bone
Breathing We Breath Natural Air We Inhale 21% Oxygen. We Exhale 17% Ox.
Okay Atrial Rythem Atrial Fabrillation Flat Line State of Heart Okay Atrial Rythem Atrial Fabrillation Flat Line
Pulse - Heart Rate
Artery / Vein Artery A Blood Vessel that carries blood from the Heart to Body. Vein A Blood vessel that carries blood from the Body to Heart.
Blood Vessels
Action at an Emergcny Approach Call for Help Assessment Treatment Transportation – If Need Be Assist Doctor
A AIRWAY B Breathing C Circulation Approach Scene Safety Check Response Call for Help A AIRWAY B Breathing C Circulation
Recovery Position
Management Of Unconsciousness Unresponsive Casualty
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Compressing : Breathing = 30 : 02
AED – Automated External Defibrillator
Assessment And Treatment Of Wounds
Direct Pressure Method Wound Direct Pressure Method Bandaging
Nose Bleed
Assessment And Treatment Of Burns
Burns Thermal Burns Electrical Burns Steam Burns Boiled Water Burns
Burns - Depth 1st Degree 2nd Degree 3rd Degree
Burns - Extent
Burns – First Aid Reassurance Patient Cooling Wrapping Consult with Doctor Keep the Patient warm Do not remove sticky things
Assessment And Treatment Of Fractures
Fractures
Splint Fractures – First Aid Do's Reassurance - Patient Keep the patient Still and support the area Splints can be used to support the part. Don’t Massage Try to straighten the broken limb movement without support Ask the patient to move. Splint
Choking
Choking – Rescue Methods Cliping1 Cliping2
Casualty Transportation
Casualty Transportation Special case – Head Injury
Casualty Transportation
Effective First Aid Kit Absorbent compress Adhesive bandage Adhesive tape Antibiotic treatment Antiseptic swab Antiseptic wipe Antiseptic towlette Bandage compress (2 in.) Burn dressing*Burn treatment CPR barrier*Cold pack (4” x 5”) *Eye covering, with means of attachment (2.9 sq. in.) Eye wash Eye wash and covering, with means of attachment (1 fl. oz. total, 2.9 sq. in.) Gloves*Roller bandage (4 in.) Roller bandage (2 in.) Sterile pad Triangular bandage* Heart saver Pediatric First Aid Quick Reference Guide
Thumb Rule – First Aid Know Your Limits We should not attempt to provide aid beyond what we have been trained to do.