Definitions, limitations, and application. First Aid Definitions, limitations, and application.

Definition First aid is the delivery of initial care for an injury. It is usually performed by a non-expert. To a sick person. Until trained medical personnel arrive at the location of the injury. It can be life saving! It is generally done with a minimum of equipment.

Aim One aim of first aid is to save lives. A second aim is to prevent further harm. Another aim is to promote or act to encourage recovery.

A, B, C’s of First Aid A – Airways B – Breathing C – Choking Which body systems would be affected? What might you do to check someone’s airways? B – Breathing How could you check this? C – Choking Which body system would be affected?

Your task! Work with your partner. Make a table with two columns. At the top of one column write “first aid,” and on the second, write “medical professional.” Write first aid injuries in each column. Include those that you have experienced Come up with others that could occur

Medical Professionals are needed Student Worksheet First Aid can be given Medical Professionals are needed