HEALTH

• First Aid - It is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured
• Resourceful - It is one of the characteristics of a good first aider that makes the BEST use of things at hand
• Cold Compress – is used to reduce swelling and relieve pain, especially for sprains and strains.
• "CPR” Stands for: Cardio, Pulmonary and Resuscitation.
• Primary Survey – used for unconscious victim.
• Mariela is a first aider who respond to an emergency. To check the consciousness of the victim, Mariela taps the shoulder of the patient. But still, it is unconscious. What are the two right steps does Mariela should perform next after she checked the consciousness of the victim?

  Ans. Perform the “CAB” approach, Check the Circulation, Airway and Breathing of the victim.
• Correct Sequence of Emergency Action Principle and Application of Basic Protocol of First Aid:

  I. Call for help.

  II. Survey the scene if the scene is safe.

  III. Introduce yourself and ask permission to the relatives of the victim before you help the patient.

  IV. Do primary or secondary survey depends on the respond of the victim
• The following statements below are the reasons why proper technique and procedure in giving first aid is important:

  Ans. It can save lives and can alleviate suffering.
• • The following statements below are example of individual that shows a good characteristic of a first aider:

  1. Jisoo Jocson who comforts his classmates while treating his fracture.
  2. Jennie Delos Reyes stays calm while treating his sister’s fracture.
  3. Jin Arcon performs the proper procedure in giving first aid for poisoning.
• Correct sequence of procedure to conduct primary survey for an unconscious victim:

  I. Check for consciousness

  II. Check the circulation

  III. Open the airway

  IV. Check the breathing
• Things to do to prevent unintentional Injuries:

  1. We must reduce the risk of accidents.
  2. We must practice safety measures at all times.
  3. We must equip ourselves with proper knowledge and skills in first-aid.
• Seat Carry – it is a type of carry to transport a victim, when there are two first aider and a chair is available.
• Basic First Aid Tips!

  1. If a person has sprain to their ankle, you should apply ice for 20.
  2. To prevent heatstroke, you should drink a plenty of water so you can stay hydrated.
  3. If the victim life is in danger, you can move the its body in a safe place.