WHAT IS FIRST AID ?

First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery.

WHY FIRST AID IS IMPORTANT ?

First aid is an important tool in quickly responding to accidents to ensure that injuries can be efficiently and promptly dealt with before a trained medical professional arrives to administer more specialised treatment.

ABC IN FIRST AID:

First aid is as easy as ABC – airway, breathing and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

AIMS OF FIRST AID:

The primary goal of first aid is to prevent death or serious injury from worsening. The key aims of first aid can be summarized with the acronym of ‘the three Ps’:

  • Preserve life.
  • Prevent further harm.
  • Promote recovery.
  • pain relief.
  • protect the unconscious.

TYPES OF FIRST AID:

  • Emergency First Aid
  • Standard First Aid 
  • Child Care First Aid
  • Psychological First Aid

GOLDEN RULES OF FIRST AID:

  • Use a systematic approach in all medical emergencies.
  • Identify and avoid risks to yourself, the person affected and third parties.
  • Request support early (first aiders, AED, emergency number 144).
  • Deal quickly with any chaos and cope with the situation.
  • Get professional support much quicker in case of emergencies with children.

FIRST AID KIT:

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment. 

COMMON KITS MAY CONTAIN:

  • Adhesive dressings
  • Antiseptic solution
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Bandages
  • Cotton balls or swabs
  • Emergency blanket
  • Eyewash
  • Gauze
  • Gloves
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Ice pack
  • Saline
  • Tissues
  • Tweezers
  • A leaflet giving first aid guidance.