Deftact Reviewer
Deftact Reviewer
Deftact Reviewer
2. To prevent added injury or danger. Assume all human blood and bodily
fluids infectious.
3. To prolong life.
Transmission of Diseases
First Aid Provider is someone trainied in the
delivery of initial emergency procedures, using 1. Direct Contact- touches an infected
limited equipment to perform a primary person`s bodily fluids.
assessment and intervention until Emergency 2. Indirect Contact- touches objects that
Medical Services (EMS) personnel arrive. have been contaminated by blood or
Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aid infected person`s bodily fluids.
Provider 3. Airborne/Inhalation- person inhales
1. Bridge that fills the gap between the patient infected droplets
and the physician. 4. Vector/Animal Bite- transmits a
2. Ensure safety for him/herself and that of pathogen into the body through a bite.
bystanders.
3. Summon advanced medical care as needed. Basic Precautions and Practices to prevent
4. Provide needed care for the patient. disease transmission
5. Record all findings and care given to the 1. Personal Hygiene
victim
2. Use of Appropriate PPE
Characteristics of a Good First Aider
3. Proper cleaning of Equipment and
Gentle - should not cause pain. Vehicle
Resourceful - should make the best use of Basic Life Support, or BLS- type of care that
things at hand. first responders, healthcare providers and
Observant - should notice all signs. public safety professionals provide to
anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest,
Tactful - should not alarm the victim. respiratory distress or an obstructed airway.
Empathetic - should be comforting. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
automated external defibrillators (AED)
Respectable - should maintain a professional
and caring attitude.
The primary survey is a quick way to find Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing,
out how to treat any life threating usually caused by anxiety or panic.
conditions a casualty may have in order of
In an unconscious patient:
priority. We can use
• Lower the patient to the floor.
DRABC to do this: Danger, Response,
Airway, Breathing and Circulation. • Call an ambulance immediately.
Cardiac compromise refers to any kind of • Begin CPR (even if a pulse is present in the
heart problem unconscious choking victim).
heart attack happens when something FIRST AID FOR RESPIRATORY AND ASTHMA
blocks the blood flow to your heart ATTACK
Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart 1. Give asthma first aid.
function in a person who may or may not 2. Use an inhaler with a spacer, if possible.
have been diagnosed with heart disease. 3. Use an inhaler without a spacer, if
necessary.
How to do CPR in 5 steps
4. Continue using the inhaler if breathing
Step 1: Shake and shout is still a problem.
5. Monitor the person until help arrives.
Step 2: Call 999
6. Follow up
Step 3: Give chest compressions
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