Welcome to first-aid course
Presented by: Hussain Meftah
Topics
•Introduction To First Aid
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Wounds
•Bleeding
•Fracture
•Burns
•Choking
•C.P.R.
•Shock
•R.T.A
•Lifting
•internal
•external
First Aid
It is the first and immediate assistance given to a
casualty for any injury or sudden illness in order to
save his or her life till the arrival of medical
professional.
Objectives of First Aid
1-To Save life.
2-To Prevent deterioration of casualty’s condition.
3-To Promote recovery
4-To Prevent infection.
5-To Transport the casualty to nearest hospital.
Characteristics Of The First Aider
Qualified
Rapid In Action
Experienced
Calm
Quick Assessment
Follow New First Aid Techniques
Apply First Aid With No Consideration to the following:
(1) Sex
(2) Colour Of Skin
(3) Age
(4) Race
(5) Nationality
(6) Religion
FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS
Gloves
Gauze
Safety pins
Sterile cotton
Scissors
Pocket Mask
First aid plaster
Pen and pad
Regular bandages
Antiseptic Lotion
Triangular bandage
Reflective belt
Bed sheet or blanket
Pressure bandage
Gloves
First aid bandage
Splint
Circular Bandage
Pre- First Aid
Move The
Causality
From Danger
Check
A. Airway
B. Breathing
C. Circulation