SAFETY EDUCATION
AND FIRST AID
Nelson P. Angeles, DMD, FICCDE, FPFA, MEM
PUPT, CWTS Coordinator
Overview:
◦ Accidents and emergencies are inevitable, and they occur when we least expect them. In cases like these,
do not panic. Stay Calm, and tell yourself that every emergency can be handled by remembering four
things: Prevent, Prepare, recognize, act. Quick action ca save a life, because the first minutes after an
injury or medical crisis are frequently the most critical. Call for help by knowing the emergency numbers
in your community.
Objectives:
At the end of the module the students should able to :
◦ Provide information on first aid for common accidents, diseases, and emergencies
◦ Enumerate common type of EMERGENCIES
◦ Point out general emergencies
◦ Show signs, as leaders of the community, of having imbibed the virtues of responsibility, trustworthiness,
compassion, perseverance, and commitment
Be aware of the signs of an emergency
◦ Difficulty in breathing, or shortness of breath
◦ Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
◦ Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
◦ Changes in Vision
◦ Confusion or changes in mental status
◦ Any sudden or severe pain
◦ Uncontrolled bleeding
◦ Severe ore persistent vomiting or diarrhea
◦ Coughing or vomiting blood
◦ Suicidal Feelings
◦ If you are not sure, call a doctor. If the situation involves a child, do not hesitate. Children ca become
sick faster than adults and may not be able to tell what they feel inside. Trust your instincts. If you feel
there is an emergency, go to the emergency room. If you the situation is life threatening or that the
person’s condition will worsen on the way to the hospital don’t hesitate to call professional help.
HEMATOMA
is generally defined as a collection of blood outside of blood
vessels. Most commonly, hematomas are caused by an injury to
the wall of a blood vessel, prompting blood to seep out of the
blood vessel into the surrounding tissues. A hematoma can result
from an injury to any type of blood vessel (artery, vein, or small
capillary). A hematoma usually describes bleeding which has
more or less clotted, whereas a hemorrhage signifies active,
ongoing bleeding.
First Aid Treatment:
1.Cold compress applied and firmly
2. Splinting or Immobilization
3. Elevation of the part if possible
4. Rest for healing
Laceration, Abrasion,
Skin tears
ABRASION occurs when your skin rubs or scrapes against a
rough or hard surface
LACERATION: is a deep cut or tearing of your skin.
PUNCTURE : a small hole in a tire resulting in an escape of air.
CALL FOR HELP
CHEMICAL BURN
HEAT BURN
Animal or Human Bites
Choking is a blockage of the upper
airway by food or other objects, which
prevents a person from breathing
effectively. Choking can cause a simple
coughing fit, but complete blockage of
the airway may lead to death. Choking is
a true medical emergency that requires
fast, appropriate action by anyone
available.
Falls can cause broken bones,
like wrist, arm, ankle, and hip
fractures. Falls can cause head
injuries.
Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from
submersion/immersion in liquid; outcomes are classified as death,
morbidity and no morbidity.
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Activities
Activity
◦ Make a proper demonstration on any First Aid Remedy using an Audio Visual Presentation of your own
(at least 3 mins) on how to handle an emergency patient.
Choose only one:
◦ CPR
◦ Bandaging Technique
◦ First Aid for Fracture
◦ First Aid for Choking
◦ First Aid for Drowning
◦ Treatment for Animal Bites
◦ Treatment for Burns
Note: you can ask help for your relatives and friends to
Nelson P. Angeles, DMD, FICCDE, FPFA, MEM
PUPT, CWTS Coordinator
