1. “PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID”

2. What is FIRST AID ?

3. FIRST AID IS…. A matter of Common Sense Application of mind
Swift Response

4. FIRST AID IS APPLIED IN SITUATIONS SUCH AS: Choking Fractures
Airway Obstruction
Fainting
Bleeding
Epilepsy
Bites and Stings
Poisoning
Burns and Scalds

5. DEFINITION
First AID is the temporary and prompt help given to a person in case of SUDDEN INJURY or SICKNESS.
The aim is that the INJURY/SICKNESS does not AGGRAVATE FURTHER and due to swift action further DETERIORATION is checked, same condition is maintained & recovery promoted till the arrival of Medical Help.

6. SCOPE OF FIRST AID Four things should be kept in mind:
PREVENT further deterioration
PRESERVE in the same condition
PROMOTE recovery
Arrange for regular Medical AID

7. ORDER OF FIRST AID Follow the three C’s:
CHECK (the scene and the victim).
CALL (997) to arrange for proper medical care>
CARE for the victim

8. METHOD OF FIRST AID
Diagnosis
Treatment
Disposal

9. DIAGNOSIS BASED ON Evidence from circumstances around the incident
Signs
(you observe)
Symptoms (Patient tells)

10. THE ABC’s OF FIRST AID
A: Airway
B: Breathing
C: Circulation

11. PRIORITIES OF FIRST AID
Check Breathing
Check Blood loss
Treat Shock
Treat Fracture
Look For Simple Injuries
Disposal