Definition:

• First aid is defined as, "the immediate care given to the injured or suddenly ill
person.”
• “It is the provision of initial care for an illness or [Link] is usually performed by
lay person to a sick or injured until definitive treatment can be assessed.”
Aims/Objectives
• Preservation of life
• Reduce pain
• Prevent further injury/deterioration
• Promote recovery
• To limit the effect of condition
• To arrange the transport system
• To promote comfort of victim
Importance of first aid
• Immediate Stabilization
• Reduction of Morbidity and Mortality
• Prevention of Secondary Pathophysiological Effects
• First aid is not only necessary outdoors, but also in schools, [Link] treat any
kind emergency like cuts, wound while playing among children etc.
• It can save the individual from further spread of infection .
Rules of first aid
• Be confident
• Provide reasuurance
• Control crowd
• Look for the triad : ABC
• Try to avoid unnecessary handling or turning of pt to reduce pain.
• Shift pt to safer place
• Inform relatives about accident,name place
• Arrange for safe removal of casualty
First aid kit box

• Purpose
• To make supplies for first aid
• To attend a victim during emergencies using the first aid supplies.
• Size: small,medium,big
 Item in first box
Face mask, packet of gloves,apron,eye
• A packet of gauze piece shield
• Bandage ( triangular or roller ) Safety pins
different sizes A first aid wooden splints
• Cotton wool One small torch
Notebook or documentation form
• Band –aids of various size & shape Rubber or plastic sheet
• Adhesive plaster Glucose or lump of sugar
• Eye pads Thermometer
Hot pack
• A scissor with both sides sharp Icepack
• Antiseptic lotion ( Dettol or Violin spray & moov
savlon/spirit/Antiseptic ointment Binder or tourniquet
• Analgesic tablet
• Crepe bandage
• One small forcep
Solution used in kit

Dettol –Antiseptic
• Used to clean wound & surrounding area
• Used as sterilized for instrument
Savlon-Antiseptic
• Use for clean infected wound& remove dirt
• Remove tissue debris.
Hydrogen peroxide :oxidizing agent
Use for clean infected wound& remove dirt
Remove tissue debris.
• Potassium permegenant : Oxidizing agent
• Used for throat gragles
• Used for bladder wash& in case of snack bite
Spirit :Disinfectant
Betadine : Antimicrobial
Skin disinfection& dressing the wound
• It is protective covering of wound. This can be done by some
medicine or without medicine for soakage & drainage of material
• Purpose
• Protection from Infection
• Absorption of Exudate
• Wound Healing Environment:
• Support and Compression
• Pain Relief:
• Prevention of Further Injury
Types of dressing
Gauze Dressings:
• Made of woven or non-woven material.
• Typically used for cleaning, covering, and absorbing exudate from
minor wounds or surgical incisions.
• Can be impregnated with antiseptics like iodine or silver for added
infection prevention.
Adhesive Dressings:
• These dressings have a sticky backing that helps them adhere to
the skin around the wound.
• Often used for smaller cuts, abrasions, or to cover IV sites.
• Examples include Band-Aids and other commercial wound care
products.
•Hydrocolloid Dressings:
•A moisture-retentive dressing made from gel-forming agents.
•Ideal for moderate to heavily exuding wounds, as they create a moist
environment that promotes faster healing.
•Often used for burns, ulcers, and surgical wounds.
• Hydrogels:
• Water-based dressings that keep wounds moist.
• Good for dry wounds, burns, or areas where tissue is necrotic (dead
tissue).
• Help to soothe pain and assist with debridement (removal of dead
tissue)
• Foam Dressings:
• Soft, absorbent dressings that are often used for moderate to highly
exuding wounds.
• Provide cushioning and protect the wound from external trauma.
• Can be used on pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, or venous ulcer
• Alginate Dressings:
• Made from seaweed and highly absorbent.
• Best used for wounds with heavy exudate, such as deep or
cavity wounds, ulcers, and burns.
• They help promote healing by keeping the wound moist and
absorbing excess fluid.
• Silver Dressings:
• Impregnated with silver, which has antimicrobial
properties.
• Ideal for wounds at high risk for infection, such as chronic
or non-healing wounds like diabetic foot ulcers.
• Can be used in burns, surgical wounds, and other high-risk
areas.
• Composite Dressings:
• Multi-layer dressings that combine several materials to
perform different functions.
• Often used for wounds that require both absorption and
protection, like chronic ulcers.
Bandage
• A bandage is any gauze or cloth material used for any of the purpose to support ,to
hold or immobilize the body part.
Purpose :
•Protection: It helps protect wounds from dirt, bacteria, and other contaminants that
could lead to infection.
•Support: Bandages provide support to injured joints or muscles, helping to
immobilize the area and reduce further strain or damage.
•Pressure: Applying pressure through a bandage can help control bleeding by
compressing blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the injured area.
•Securing Dressings: Bandages are often used to hold dressings (such as gauze) in
place over a wound, ensuring they stay securely positioned.
•Stabilization: For fractures or sprains, bandages can help stabilize the injury