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Basic First Aid

1) First aid is emergency care given to an ill or injured person until full medical treatment can be administered. Having first aid knowledge helps sustain injured individuals until help arrives. 2) The goals of first aid are to reduce suffering, prevent further injury, and preserve life. A first aider should be gentle, tactful, and resourceful. 3) Open wounds involve a break in body tissue and pose dangers like hemorrhage, infection, and shock. For severe bleeding, inspect for foreign objects, control bleeding by applying pressure, and refer to a physician for further treatment.

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Basic First Aid

1) First aid is emergency care given to an ill or injured person until full medical treatment can be administered. Having first aid knowledge helps sustain injured individuals until help arrives. 2) The goals of first aid are to reduce suffering, prevent further injury, and preserve life. A first aider should be gentle, tactful, and resourceful. 3) Open wounds involve a break in body tissue and pose dangers like hemorrhage, infection, and shock. For severe bleeding, inspect for foreign objects, control bleeding by applying pressure, and refer to a physician for further treatment.

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BY LOGISTICS

WHAT IS FIRST
AID?
First aid is the emergency care

given to an ill or injured

individual.
Why is First Aid
Important?
Having the primary

knowledge of First Aid is

helpful for both you as a

person and the society. It

assists you to sustain

individuals who eventually

become wounded in the

occurrence of an accident

or any tragic situation until

the necessary help come in.


Goals Of First Aid

Reduce the amount of suffering - One of the main goals is to be able to


1. assist in the reduction or elimination of suffering.

To Prevent further injury or danger - also known as preventing the


2. condition from getting worse. or the risk of further harm

Preserve Life - The goal of first aid is to save and maintain life. In
3. addition, the person must be saved from imminent harm.
3 Characteristics A First Aider Should Have:

GENTLE -As much as possible, the first aider should avoid causing or
1. inflicting suffering.

TACTFUL - Handling the victim with extreme care and calm.


2.

RESOURCEFUL - Makes the most of the resources at hand.


3.
Your First Aid Kit Should Have
First Aid Management For Closed Wounds
Closed wounds - are those in which the epidermis is
intact and the tissue beneath it is not exposed.

CAUSES:

Blunt Object results in bruises or contusion

Application of External Forces

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:


Pain and tenderness

Swelling

Discoloration

Hematoma ( an injury that causes blood to collect and pool

under the skin)


First Aid Management For Closed Wounds

Rest the affected area

Ice Compress

Compression

Elevate the affected area

Splinting
First Aid Management For Closed Wounds
Status:

Conduct additional evaluations and place the injured


person under monitoring. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IF THE
FOLLOWING EVENTS OCCUR:
- The pain is unbearable

- Hematoma is spreading - The head is the affected area

(including face and neck)

- Involves the area of the spine.

- There is bleeding in the mouth, ears, and nose.

- Coughing and vomiting blood


Open Wound
is a type of injury that involves an external or

internal break in body tissue, most commonly

the skin.

Dangers of an Open Wound :


Hemorrhage - severe bleeding.

Infection - introduction of

bacteria/parasites.

Shock - decreased circulatory (blood)

volume. (a fatal condition


Open Wound
For Severe Bleeding
INSPECT
Inspect for foreign objects

lodged in the wound area. It

can be removed manually by

hand or using a pick up forceps

Flushing with normal saline

solution or just clean water is

also applicable.
Open Wound
For Severe Bleeding

CONTROL BLEEDING
Done by applying a sterile absorbent

gauze pad over the bleeding site while

applying firm pressure. Dressing can be

secured with a bandage and splints.


REFER TO A PHYSICIAN
It is essential in severe

bleeding wounds. Further

medical/surgical

management may be
For Severe Bleeding
needed like suturing or

administration of

medications that control

bleeding.
Open Wound
For Mild to Moderate Bleeding
CLEAN

Clean with mild soap and water

DISINFECT

Apply Antiseptics

DRESS

Apply sterilized gauze pad with dressing.

Secure with surgical tapes

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