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The document provides information on basic first aid procedures for various medical emergencies. It details steps for issues like no breathing, bleeding, shock, heart attacks, choking, eye injuries, burns, broken bones, heat related illnesses, and more. The document aims to educate people on proper first aid techniques.
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407 views26 pagesBasic First Aid
The document provides information on basic first aid procedures for various medical emergencies. It details steps for issues like no breathing, bleeding, shock, heart attacks, choking, eye injuries, burns, broken bones, heat related illnesses, and more. The document aims to educate people on proper first aid techniques.
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- Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies: This section introduces the basic first aid course aimed at preparing individuals for medical emergencies.
- Session Objectives: Outlines the objectives of the session including certification in first aid and CPR, identifying procedures, and administering first aid.
- Prequiz: True or False?: A pre-course quiz to test basic knowledge regarding emergency protocols and medical response.
- Help! Emergency!: Highlights the importance of time management during an emergency situation to save lives.
- Four Basic Rules: This section lists the fundamental rules to follow in any first aid situation.
- Assess the Scene: Details the steps to evaluate the safety and needs before administering first aid during an emergency.
- No Breathing: Instruction on performing CPR on a non-breathing casualty including positioning and compressions.
- Bleeding: Guidance on handling situations involving bleeding by applying pressure and other safe practices.
- Shock: Explains how to manage a person in shock by positioning and covering them appropriately.
- Anaphylactic Shock: Provides special instructions for handling anaphylactic shock including medication and emergency calls.
- Heart Attack: Outlines the steps to handle a heart attack situation ensuring patient safety and immediate response.
- Choking: Procedures to clear airway obstructions using back blows and abdominal thrusts.
- If Abdominal Thrusts Don’t Work: Alternative steps if initial attempts to relieve choking are unsuccessful including CPR initiation.
- Electrical Shock: Instructions on the safe handling of electrical shock incidents to prevent further injury.
- Exercise: Matching: Interactive practice exercise to match medical emergencies with their appropriate first-aid responses.
- Review: Review section to assess understanding of first aid procedures covered so far.
- Eye Injuries: Discusses how to manage various eye injuries and prevent long-term damage.
- Burns: Describes the treatment methods for different severities of burns including first, second, and third-degree.
- Exposure to Hazardous Materials: Guidelines on handling and mitigating the risks of exposure to dangerous substances.
- Broken Bones: Provides techniques for managing suspected fractures to prevent further injury.
- Heat Exhaustion: Explains symptoms of heat exhaustion and standard procedures for cooling and recovery.
- Heatstroke: Identifies emergency steps to take when someone shows signs of heatstroke.
- Fainting: Guidance on responding to fainting incidents including positioning and monitoring.
- Exercise: Multiple Choice: Activity section with multiple choice questions testing comprehension on first-aid topics discussed.
- Review: A comprehensive review to reinforce understanding of key first-aid concepts.
- Key Points To Remember: Summarizes essential takeaways from the course to ensure readiness for real-world application.
