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    Chest compression & rescue breathing Steps: 1. Check for response: Tap & shout "Are you alright?" 2. If no response, call for help & start CPR immediately 3. Place the patient on firm, flat surface 4. Kneel by the side of the patient's chest 5. Place heel of one hand on the lower half of breastbone in center of chest. Place other hand on top & interlock fingers 6. Position yourself vertically above the chest & straighten elbows 7. Compress chest at least 2 inches deep & release pressure completely 8. Give 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100-120/minute 9

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    Chest compression & rescue breathing Steps: 1. Check for response: Tap & shout "Are you alright?" 2. If no response, call for help & start CPR immediately 3. Place the patient on firm, flat surface 4. Kneel by the side of the patient's chest 5. Place heel of one hand on the lower half of breastbone in center of chest. Place other hand on top & interlock fingers 6. Position yourself vertically above the chest & straighten elbows 7. Compress chest at least 2 inches deep & release pressure completely 8. Give 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100-120/minute 9

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    Basic First Aid & CPR – A Guide

    Prepared by
    Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH)

     B - 205, Shrenik Park Society, opposite Akota Stadium Productivity Road,


    Vadodara, Gujarat 390020

    Copy provided to Member: JHR2105

    Proact Safety Training Institute


    For Training and circulation purpose between students of Institute.
    This booklet has been prepared by the Indian Association of Occupational Health in association
    with Central Labour Institute (CLI).

    March 2017

    Working Group Members


    • Dr S V Datar

    • Dr Nikunj Desai

    • Dr Suvarna Moti

    • Dr. N.K. Iyer

    Editorial Support by Dr Ramnik Parekh


    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction to First aid & CPR

    2. Injuries
    a. Wounds & Bleeding
    b. Musculoskeletal Injury
    c. Spinal Injuries
    d. Eye Injury
    e. Dressing & Bandages

    3. Medical Emergencies
    a. Heart attack
    b. Fainting
    c. Convulsion / Fits
    d. Stroke
    e. Choking
    f. Snake bites
    g. Scorpion bites
    h. Dog bites
    i. Heat Stroke

    4. Burns & Scalds

    5. Chemical Exposure
    1. INTRODUCTION

    What is First aid?

    Immediate skilled care given to the victim of an illness or injury before professional
    medical rescuers arrive.

    First aider is the person who renders above care.

    Why First aid is essential? Objective of First Aid


    3PT or PPPT

    1. To preserve life.
    2. To promote recovery.
    3. To prevent worsening of the casualty’s condition.
    4. Arrange transportation to the hospital

    Rules of First aid


    Dos

     Attend the casualty immediately


     Reassure the casualty and make him comfortable
     Stop bleeding if any
     Turn the face on one side if vomiting
     Be confident
     Call for help and start CPR if casualty is unconscious & non-responsive

    Don’ts
     Don’t waste time
     Do not attempt to move patient with an injured back unless necessary
     Do not feed an unconscious patient
     Do not remove the impacted foreign body like rod in the body or pencil in
    the eye
     Do not panic
    DRSABCD

    Danger

     Check for scene safety


     Check for your safety (Chemical Exposure)
     Check for casualty’s safety (Fire)
     Use personal protective equipment when necessary & available

    Response
    If patient responds
     Introduce yourself
     Ask for permission to give first aid
     Ask for following information
    Name, residence phone no & address What exactly happened?
    Medical history
     Examine the casualty
    Inspect the patient from head to toe
    Note wound, swelling and bleeding; Treat in appropriate way

    If the patient is not responding


     Immediately call for help & give details.
     Your name Phone number exact location
     What has happened? No. of patients
    Condition of patients nearest road
     Other necessary information
     Do no disconnect unless told to do so
    Check airway and breathing
     If patient is breathing
     Inspect the patient from head to toe, note wounds, swelling and
    bleeding
     Treat in appropriate way
     If no breathing observed, start CPR

    Initial Assessment

    Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    Definition: Restoration of vital functions of the body, namely ventilation & circulation.
    Life Saving procedure where every second matters.

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