Basic Life Saving & Support

• First Aid is the assistance or help to an ill or injured person until full medical treatment is available
• Artificial Respiration is a technique for providing air for a person who is not breathing on his own but whose heart is still beating
• Insufflation is the act of mechanically forcing air into a patient’s respiratory system
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency first aid procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest, consisting of chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain flow of oxygenated blood to the brain and the heart
• Abdominal Thrust, also known as Heimlich Maneuver, is a first aid procedure for clearing an obstructed airway when one is choking
• Recovery Position is a first aid technique recommended for assisting an unconscious or nearly unconscious person who is still breathing
• Action Plan, known as DRABC, is vital for assessing life-threatening conditions and the need for immediate first aid:

  • D - Check for DANGER
  • R - Check RESPONSE
  • A - Check AIRWAY
  • B - Check for BREATHING
  • C - Check for Circulation
• Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness and can be caused by various factors like head injury, epilepsy, stroke, poisoning, diabetes, or lack of oxygen
• Burns can be classified into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-degree burns, each with different characteristics and treatments
• To stop bleeding, use direct pressure and elevation, and bandage the wound to prevent infection
• Fractures and Sprains:

  • Fractures are injuries affecting the skeleton caused by direct or indirect force
  • Signs include pain, difficulty in movement, swelling, bruising, and shock
  • Do's include controlling bleeding, immobilizing the fracture, and applying ice pack
• Poisoning can occur through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption, and first aid involves checking DRABC, diluting the poison, monitoring vital signs, and seeking medical assistance
• The Importance of First Aid:

  • Provides correct treatment
  • Stops excessive blood loss
  • Saves lives before medical help arrives
  • Offers pain relief and comfort
  • Promotes security and empathy
• Responsibilities of a First Aider:

  • Assess the situation and summon assistance
  • Keep casualties safe
  • Provide prompt treatment and arrange for further care
  • Report observations and avoid cross-infection
• Common items in a First Aid Kit:

  • Gauze pads, gloves, bandages, splint, scissors, blanket, tweezers, tape, and more
• Heat Stroke it strikes suddenly with very little warning. When the body's cooling system fail, the body temperature rises fast.
• The sign of Heat Stroke are: the temperature of the body is very, hot and dry. the skin is red with no sweating and fast pulse rate, dilated pupils, confusion and sometimes there might be loss of consciousness.
• The aim of First Aid in case of Dog Bite is to prevent rabies, to reduce the risk of infection and to get medical aid as soon as possible.