First Aid Brochure
First Aid Brochure
First Aid Brochure
scissors
triangular bandages
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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.”
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.
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.
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.
Don't secure the bandage so tight that fingers or toes become pale or blue.
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
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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/