NSTP MOD 3

• What is First Aid?

  first aid is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.
• Objectives of First Aid

  1. To promote recovery
  2. 2. To prevent added/further injury or danger
  3. 3. To prolong life
• First Aider

  deals with the whole situation involving the patient and the injury or illness.
• Characteristics of a Good First Aider 1.) Gentle

  2.) Resourceful

  3.) Observant

  4.) Tactful,

  5.) Empathetic

  6.) Respectable
• Hindrances in Giving First Aid

  1. Unfavorable surroundings.
  2. Presence of crowds.
  3. Pressure from victim or relatives.
• Transmission of Diseases

  Direct Transmission

  Indirect Transmission
• Two types of indirect transmission

  Airborne Transmission

  Vector Transmission
• Cloth Materials Commonly Used In First Aid

  1. Dressing - any sterile cloth material used to cover the wound.
  2. Bandage - any cloth material sterile or not used to hold the dressing in place.

  3. Triangular Bandage
• Other uses of bandages: Control bleeding. Tie splints in place. Immobilize body part. For arm support – use as a sling.
• Assessing Responsiveness

  A - Alert V - Verbal Response P - Pain Response U - Unresponsive/Unconscious
• Check for A-B-C of Life

  Airway - Breathing - Circulation
• Primary survey

  Assessing Responsiveness

  Activate Medical Help

  Check for A-B-C of Life
• SHOCK is a condition in which the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the body’s tissues and vital organs. It is a dangerous health related crisis.
• Dangers of Shock

  Lead to death

  Predisposes body infection

  Lead to loss of body parts
• Objectives of First Aid for Shock 1. To improve circulation of blood. 2. To ensure an adequate supply of oxygen. 3. To maintain normal body temperature.
• Give Proper for Shock 1. Proper Posture

  2. Proper Heat

  3. Proper Transfer