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1 Introduction To First Aid

The 5-day course outline covers topics like patient assessment, common emergencies, splinting, carries, shock, CPR, water safety, triage, ambulance operations, and a mile swim with drills and simulations. Module 1 of the first aid training introduces concepts like defining first aid, objectives of first aid, roles of first aiders, characteristics of good first aiders, hindrances to providing care, body substance isolation, basic equipment, and uses of dressings and bandages.

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1 Introduction To First Aid

The 5-day course outline covers topics like patient assessment, common emergencies, splinting, carries, shock, CPR, water safety, triage, ambulance operations, and a mile swim with drills and simulations. Module 1 of the first aid training introduces concepts like defining first aid, objectives of first aid, roles of first aiders, characteristics of good first aiders, hindrances to providing care, body substance isolation, basic equipment, and uses of dressings and bandages.

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Course Outline

Day 1 FA/BLS
-Introduction to first aid
-Patient Assessment/ Guidelines in giving first aid
-Common Emergencies
-Bandaging (demo and return demo)
-Splinting (demo and return demo)
-Carries for Transport (demo and return demo)
Day 2 FA/BLS
-Shock
-BLS (demo and return demo)
Day 3 and 4 Water Safety and Handling Aquatic Emergency
-Triage
-MCI
-Ambulance Operation
Day 5 Mile Swim
- Survival and Endurance Swim
- Drill and Simulation Exercises
STANDARD
FIRST AID
TRAINING
Module 1

Introduction to First Aid


Module 1 First Aid
Introduction to First Aid
Objectives:
Knowledge objectives:

After completing this module, participants will be able to -

1. Define First Aid.


2. List the three (3) objectives of first aid.
3. Identify the roles and responsibilities of first aid.
4. List the six (6) characteristics of a good first aider.
5. Identify the hindrances in giving first aid.
First Aid
Module 1
Introduction to First Aid
Knowledge objectives:

6. Define Body Substance Isolation and identify the


basic precautions and practices.
7. List down the basic first aid equipment.
8. Define dressing and bandages and enumerate the
uses of both.
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FIRST AID

Is an immediate care given to a person who has been


injured or suddenly taken ill.

Is an assessments and interventions that can be performed


by a bystander (or by the patient/victim)
with minimal or no medical equipment.
(The National First Aid Science Advisory Board, USA)

TR 1-6
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Objectives of First Aid

1. To alleviate suffering.

2. To prevent added/further injury or danger.

3. To prolong life.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a First


Aider

1. Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the
physician.

2. It is not intended to compete with, nor take the place


of the services of the physician.
.
3. It ends when the services of the physicians begin.
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4. Ensures personal safety and that of the


patient & by-stander.

5. Gain access to the victim.

6. Determines any threats to patient’s life.

7. Summon advanced medical care as needed.


8. Provide needed care for the patient.

9. Assists advanced personnel.

10. Records all finding and care given to the


patient.
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Characteristics of a Good First Aider


1. Gentle - should not cause pain.
2. Resourceful - should make the best use of
things at hand.
3. Observant - should notice all signs.

4. Tactful - should not alarm the victim.

5. Empathetic - should be comforting.


6. Respectable - should maintain a
professional & caring attitude.
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Hindrances in Giving First Aid

1. Unfavorable surroundings and time.

2. Presence of crowds.

3. Pressure from patient, relatives and other


First Aid providers.
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Transmission of Diseases and the


First Aider

1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact
3. Airborne
4. Vector
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BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION

Are precautions taken to isolate or prevent risk of


exposure from any other type of bodily substance.
Basic Precautions and Practices

1. Personal Hygiene 2. Protective Equipment 3. Equipment Cleaning


& Disinfecting
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First Aid Basic equipment


 Spine board  Sets of splints
 Short board / Kendrick’s  Poles
Extrication Device.  Blankets

Suggested First Aid Kit contents (Basic)

 Rubbing alcohol  Gloves


 Povidone Iodine  Scissors
 Cotton  Forceps
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Suggested First Aid content

 Gauge pads
 Bandage (Triangular)
 Tongue depressor
 Elastic roller bandage
 Penlight
 Occlusive dressing
 Band aid
 Plaster
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DRESSING
Any sterile cloth material used to cover the wound.

Other uses of dressing


1. Controls bleeding.
2. Protects the wound from infection.
3. Absorbs liquid from the wound such as blood plasma,
water and puss.
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BANDAGES
Any clean cloth materials, sterile or not used to hold the
dressing in place.

Other uses of bandages:


1. Control bleeding.
2. Tie splints in place.
3. Immobilize body part.
4. For arm support – use as a
sling
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T-bandage
Apex

Side Face Side

Base

40 x 40 x 56

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