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    FIRST AID PROCEDURES

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    FIRST AID

    Is the immediate care


    given to an injured person
    before professional
    medical help arrives,
    aimed at preserving life,
    preventing the condition
    from worsening, and
    promoting recovery.
    TYPES OF
    CUTS
    1.) Lacerationdeep, jagged
    tear caused by blunt trauma.
    2.) Incisionclean, straight
    cut from sharp objects like
    knives.
    3.) Puncturesmall, deep
    hole from pointed objects
    like nails.
    TYPES OF
    WOUNDS
    1.) Abrasion superficial
    scrape from rubbing rough
    surfaces.

    2.) Avulsionpartial or
    complete tearing of skin or
    tissue, often from severe
    trauma.
    TYPES OF
    BURNS
    1.) First-degree burn
    redness and pain caused by
    sunburn or brief heat,
    exposure.
    2.) Second-degree
    burnblisters and swelling
    from prolonged heat or hot
    liquids.
    TYPES OF
    BURNS
    3.) Third-degree
    burnsevere skin destructions
    from flames or chemicals.
    4.) Chemical Burn skin
    damaged from strong acids,
    bases, or chemicals.
    5.) Electrical burninjuries
    caused by electric current
    passing through the body.
    FIRST AID
    PROCEDURES
    FOR
    WOUNDS/CUTS:
    1.) STOP THE
    BLEEDING
    -apply direct pressure w/
    clean cloth or bandage to
    the wound until bleeding
    slows or stops.
    2.) CLEAN THE
    WOUND
    -rinse w/ clean water to
    remove dirt and debris.
    Use mild soap around
    the area but avoid inside
    deep wounds.
    3.) DISINFECT
    -apply an antiseptic
    solution to prevent
    infection. Avoid using
    alcohol or hydrogen
    peroxide, as they may
    irritate the tissue.
    4.) PROTECT THE
    WOUND
    -cover w/ sterile bandage
    or dressing. For larger or
    deeper wounds, use a non-
    stick dressing.
    5.) MONITOR &
    CHANGE DRESSING
    -replace the dressing daily
    or if it becomes wet or
    dirty. Check for signs of
    infection like redness or
    swelling.
    6.) SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION
    -if the wound is deep,
    bleeding excessively,
    caused by dirty object or
    shown signs of infection,
    consult a healthcare
    provider promptly.
    FOR BURNS:
    1.) STOP THE
    BURNING PROCESS
    -remove the person from
    the heat source and
    extinguish flames if
    necessary.
    2.) COOL THE BURN
    -run cool (not cold)
    water over the burn for
    10-20 minutes to reduce
    pain and swelling. Avoid
    ice, as it can damage
    tissues.
    3.) PROTECT THE
    BURN
    -gently cover the burn w/
    clean, non-stick, sterile
    dressing or cloth. Avoid
    using ointments or
    butter.
    4.) RELIEVE PAIN
    -offer over-the-counter
    pain relivers like
    ibuprofen or
    acetaminophen if
    appropriate.
    5.) MONITOR FOR
    INFECTION
    -watch the redness,
    swelling, or discharge
    from the burn area which
    could indicate infection.
    6.) SEEK MEDICAL HELP
    IF NEEDED
    Call a healthcare provider for
    burns that are:
    • Larger than the palm of the
    hand
    • On the face, hands, feet, or
    joints
    • Third-degree (white,
    charred, or painless areas)
    • Caused by chemicals or
    electricty

    Prompt and correct action can


    minimize damage and promote
    FIRST AID
    PROCEDURES FOR
    ABRUPT/UNPRECEDENTED
    INCIDENTS
    FOR CHOKING:

    1.) CHECK THE


    PERSON
    -ask, “Are you choking?”
    If they can’t speak ,
    cough or breathe, act
    quickly.
    2.) ENCOURAGE
    COUGHING
    -if they can perform,
    encorage them to do so
    forcefully to expel
    object.
    3.) PERFORM BACK
    BLOWS
    -give up to 5 firm blows
    between the shoulder
    blades w/ the heel of
    your hand.
    4.) PERFORM
    ABDOMINAL THRUSTS
    (HEIMLICH MANEUVER)
    -stand behind the person, wrap
    your arms around their waist.
    -make a fist, place it above
    their navel & grasp it w/ your
    other hand.
    -thrust inward & upward
    forcefully until the object is
    expelled.
    5.)CALL FOR HELP
    -if the object isn’t expelled
    or the person becomes
    unconcious, call emergency
    services immediately.
    FOR INSECT
    BITES:
    1.) REMOVE
    STINGER(if present)
    -gently scrape it out w/ a
    flat object; don’t squeeze.
    2.) CLEAN THE AREA

    -wash w/ soap and water.


    3.) REDUCE SWELLING

    -apply a cold pack or ice


    wrapped in cloth.
    4.) ERASE ITCHING

    -use antihistamine cream or


    take oral antihistamine.
    5.)MONITOR FOR
    ALLERGIES
    -if swelling spreads or
    there’s trouble breathing,
    call for emergency help
    immediately.
    FOR
    ALLERGIC
    REACTIONS:
    1.) MILD REACTION
    -give antihistamine if
    available.
    -apply a cold compress
    for swelling or itching.
    2.)SEVERE
    REACTIONS
    (ANAPHYLAXIS)
    -use an epinephrine auto-
    injector (EpiPen)
    immediately if available.
    -call emergency services
    right away.
    -lay the person flat, elevate
    their legs, and keep them
    calm until help arrives.
    FOR HEAT
    STROKES:
    1.) MOVE TO SHADE
    -get the person out of the
    heat.
    2.)COOL THEM
    DOWN

    -use cold water, ice packs


    or fans.
    3.)HYDRATE

    -if conscious, give small


    sips of water.
    4.)CALL FOR HELP

    -seel emergency medical


    attention immediately.
    FOR HEART
    ATTACK/CARDIAC
    ARREST:

    1.) CALL FOR HELP


    -dial emergency services
    immediately.
    2.) KEEP CALM
    -help the person sit & stay
    calm.
    3.) LOOSEN
    CLOTHING
    -ease tight clothing for
    better breathing.
    4.) GIVE ASPIRIN
    -if available & only if not
    allergic.
    .
    5.) PERFORM CPR
    -if unconcious, push hard
    and fast in the center of
    the chest.
    FOR
    UNCONCIOUS
    PERSON:
    1.) CHECK
    RESPONSIVENESS
    -tap & shout to see if they
    respond.
    2.) CALL FOR HELP
    -dial emergency services
    immediately.
    3.) CHECK
    BREATHING
    -if breathing, place them
    in the recovery position.
    -if not breathing, start
    CPR. 30 chest
    compressions, then 2
    breaths.
    4.) MONITOR
    -keep checking until help
    arrives.
    WHY IS FIRST AID
    IMPORTANT?
    First Aid is important
    because not only does it
    save lives, it helps to
    further prevent conditions
    from worsening and help
    is not immediately
    accessed & promotes
    faster recovery.
    It also provides
    immediate care during
    emergencies, ensuring
    safety until professional
    help arrives.
    WHAT IS CPR?
    CARIOPULMONARY
    RESUSCITATION, is a
    life-saving technique
    using chest compressions
    and breaths to restore
    heartbeat and breathing.
    WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES
    IN PERFORMING CPR?
    1.) CHECK
    RESPONSE
    -tap and shout.
    “Are you okay?”
    “Can you hear me?”
    IF no response,
    immediately call for help
    or ask someone close to
    call emergency services.
    2.) COMPRESSIONS
    -push hard & fast on the
    chest (100-120 per
    minute)
    3.) BREATHS
    -give 2 rescue breaths
    after 30 compressions (if
    trained).

    Note: REPEAT the


    process until help arrives.
    WHAT IS ABC IN
    FIRST-AID?
    IT STANDS FOR:

    A: AIRWAYensure the
    person’s airway is clear.
    B: BREATHINGcheck if
    they’re breathing.
    C:CIRCULATION
    check for a pulse or
    signs of circulation.
    HOW IS THIS RELEVANT IN
    PERFORMING FIRST AID?
    It is relevant to first aid
    because this process helps
    to ensure that the
    patient/victim can be
    saved from harm and is
    given immediate
    response.
    THANK YOU FOR
    LEARNING AND
    LISTENING WITH ME!

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