First Aid Brochure

First Aid Kit (basic supplies needed)
plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes disposable sterile gloves
small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings tweezers
scissors
at least 2 sterile eye dressings
alcohol-free cleansing wipes
triangular bandages
sticky tape
crêpe rolled bandages

thermometer (preferably digital)
safety pins
skin rash cream, such as

hydrocortisone or calendula
First aid refers to the emergency or immediate care you should provide when a person is injured or ill until full medical treatment is available.
For minor conditions, first aid care may be enough. For serious problems, first aid care should be continued until more advanced care becomes
available.
The decision to act appropriately with first aid can mean the difference between life and death. Begin by introducing yourself to the injured or ill
person. Explain that you are a first aid provider and are willing to help. The person must give you permission to help them; do not touch them
until they agree to be helped. If you encounter a confused person or someone who is critically injured or ill, you can assume that they would
want you to help them. This is known as “implied consent.”
FIRST AID BASICS
The first step in any emergency is the recognition of the problem and providing help. When in doubt or when someone is seriously injured or ill,
you should always activate the emergency response system by calling 911 in the United States, or your own locality’s Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) number. If you’re not sure how serious the situation is, the 911/EMS operator will ask you a series of questions to determine the
severity of the situation.
Remain on the line until additional help arrives, or until the 911/EMS operator tells you to hang up. Emergency system dispatchers can guide you
through the steps of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using an automated external defibrillator (AED), or delivering basic care
until additional help arrives.
Whether you are at home, work, or school, know where the first aid kit and the AED are kept and be familiar with their contents. Know how to
activate the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in your area. Be aware of any policies in the workplace regarding medical emergencies.
After determining the problem, the next step in providing help is to determine the responsiveness of the injured or ill person. The best way to
determine this is to tap the person and talk loudly to them: “Are you okay?” After determining responsiveness, yell for help. Look for any
medical identifications, such as a necklace or a bracelet. This may provide a valuable clue to the cause of the situation.
First Aid: Bandaging

Covering a break in the skin helps to control bleeding and protect against infection. Dressings are pads of gauze or cloth that can be placed
directly against the wound to absorb blood and other fluids. Cloth bandages cover dressings and hold them in place.
Step 1. Dress the wound
Put on gloves or use other protection to avoid contact with the victim's blood.
Clean the wound with mild soap and water.
Apply a small layer of topical antibiotic if desired.
Place a clean dressing over the entire wound. Gauze dressings let in air for faster healing. Nonstick dressings have a special surface that won't
cling to the wound.
If blood soaks through the dressing, place another dressing over the first one.
Step 2. Cover the bandage

Wrap roller gauze or cloth strips over the dressing and around the wound several times.
Extend the bandage at least an inch beyond both sides of the dressing.
Don't wrap the bandage so tight that it interferes with blood flow to healthy tissue.
Step 3. Secure the bandage

Tie or tape the bandage in place.
Don't secure the bandage so tight that fingers or toes become pale or blue.
Step 4. Check circulation

Check circulation in the area below the bandage after several minutes and again after several hours. If circulation is poor, the skin may look pale
or blue or feel cold. Signs of poor circulation also include numbness and tingling.
If circulation is reduced, loosen the bandage immediately. If symptoms continue, seek medical attention.
References: https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/first-aid-bandaging#:~:text=Covering%20a%20break%20in%20the,and%20hold
%20them%20in%20place
https://nhcps.com/lesson/cpr-first-aid-first-aid-basics/
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/accidents-first-aid-and-treatments/what-should-i-keep-in-my-first-aid-kit/

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First Aid Kit (basic supplies needed)

plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes disposable sterile gloves

small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings tweezers

at least 2 sterile eye dressings

alcohol-free cleansing wipes

crêpe rolled bandages

skin rash cream, such as

FIRST AID BASICS

First Aid: Bandaging

Clean the wound with mild soap and water.

Apply a small layer of topical antibiotic if desired.

Step 2. Cover the bandage

Step 3. Secure the bandage

Step 4. Check circulation

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