fawebchildchoke.jpgwhat is first aid?


First aid is the first help or treatment given to a sick or injured person. It has been shown that early recognition of an emergency and early action is very important in saving lives and aiding recovery.
what are the aims of first aid?
In emergency situations, injuries or medical conditions can


kill in minutes
or within hours
or some not at all

The aim of the first aider is to save life and reduce suffering

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Its important for everyone to be confident with First Aid.
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The Chain of Survival

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the steps of first aid

• Recognise an emergency exists
• Decide to act
• Check for Danger ensuring the scene is safe to yourself and casualties
• Check to see if the casualty responds, ask them what happen and identify the emergency
• Identify the injuries or illness
• Listen to or look for the history of the incident
• Look for signs  
• Call for help - If it is serious or the casualty does not respond call 111 immediately

Continue to follow DRSABC

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key ratios for CPR

• Adult (>8 years): 30 compressions with 2 hands, 2 breaths
• Child (2-8 years): 30 compressions with one hand, 2 breaths
• Infant (up to 1 year): 30 compressions with 2 fingers, 2 puffs

 

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Undertake CPR until the AED unit arrives on the scene and is ready to be used.
Open the AED unit.
Expose the chest area and make sure it is as clean and dry as practicable.
The unit should then prompt you to apply the pads for the assessment, and stand clear for any shocks to be administered.