Compliance And Safety Training

First Aid Basics




1. What is First Aid?

  • Immediate care provided to someone who is injured or ill before professional medical help arrives.
  • The goal is to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery.???

2. Key Principles of First Aid (The 3 Ps)?

  1. Preserve Life: Take steps to keep the person alive and safe.
  2. Prevent Worsening: Stop the condition from deteriorating further.
  3. Promote Recovery: Provide comfort and aid for recovery until professionals arrive.

3. First Steps in Any Emergency:

  • Stay Calm: Take a deep breath to stay focused.
  • Assess the Situation: Ensure the area is safe for you and the injured person.
  • Call for Help: Dial emergency services (e.g., 911) if the situation is serious.
  • Get Consent: Ask for permission before providing first aid (if the person is conscious).

4. Essential First Aid Techniques:

A. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Use if the person isn’t breathing or has no heartbeat.
  • Follow the CAB approach:
    1. Circulation: Perform chest compressions at 100-120 beats per minute.
    2. Airway: Tilt the head back to open the airway.
    3. Breathing: Provide 2 rescue breaths after 30 compressions. (If trained)

B. Choking

  • Perform the Heimlich Maneuver:
    • Stand behind the person, place your fist just above their navel, and thrust inward and upward until the object is expelled.
  • For infants: Deliver back slaps and chest thrusts.

C. Wounds and Bleeding

  • Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding.
  • Clean the wound with water and cover it with a sterile bandage.

D. Burns

  • Cool the burn: Rinse the area with cool (not cold) water for 10-15 minutes.
  • Cover with a clean, non-stick dressing. Avoid ointments, ice, or breaking blisters.

E. Sprains and Fractures

  • Use the RICE Method:
    1. Rest the injured area.
    2. Ice to reduce swelling (apply for 20 minutes at a time).?
    3. Compress with an elastic bandage.
    4. Elevate the injured limb.

F. Shock

  • Signs: Pale skin, rapid breathing, dizziness, or fainting.
  • Lay the person down with their legs raised (unless there’s an injury).?
  • Keep them warm and calm until help arrives.

5. Common First Aid Situations and Tips:

  • Heart Attack???
  • Signs: Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea.

  • Call 911 immediately. Have the person sit comfortably and chew aspirin (if not allergic).

  • Seizures

  • Do not restrain the person. Move objects away to prevent injury.

  • Place them on their side once the seizure ends.

  • Poisoning?

  • Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by poison control (1-800-222-1222 in the U.S.).

  • Heat Exhaustion?

  • Move the person to a cool area, give water, and cool their body with wet cloths.

6. First Aid Kit Essentials

  • Adhesive bandages (various sizes).
  • Sterile gauze pads and tape.
  • Antiseptic wipes and antibiotic ointment.
  • Tweezers and scissors.?
  • Gloves and face masks.
  • Thermometer.?
  • Pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen).
  • Emergency contact numbers and a CPR mask.

7. When to Call Emergency Services

  • Unconsciousness or difficulty breathing.
  • Severe bleeding or burns.
  • Suspected poisoning or chest pain.
  • Head, neck, or spinal injuries.

8. Legal Considerations (Good Samaritan Laws)?

  • Protects individuals providing reasonable assistance in emergencies.
  • You must act in good faith, within your level of training, and not be reckless.
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