Can anyone tell me the First Aid 'Do's and Dont's'?
I really need it.
Please & Thank you.
~Sylvia~ I work as a lifeguard so we have to do both the first aid course (senior first aid) and our lifeguard course. With my job, i have both a legal and moral obligation to help someone (meaning i can be sued if i dont full fill my duty of care) However someone such as yourself cannot be.
The new revised method is DRABCD
Danger - Check for dangers in the area such as electricity cables that may have fallen, animals that can harm you ect. Something that may harm you.
Response - Grab the persons hand and ask them "Can you hear me", "Squeeze my hand", "Can you tell me your name" and "Open your eyes"
Airway - Check the persons airway for blockages. They may have chocked or they have vomit sitting in their throat. Remove blockages
Breathing - Can you see the persons chest rising and falling? Can you hear them breathing? Can you feel the breath coming out of their body? If not...
Circulation - Does the person have a pulse? Check their carroted artery (neck) and radial artery (wrist). If not begin CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation) That is, 2 breaths, 30 compressions, 5 cycles in 2 mins.
Defibulator - These are new machines that basically give the heart a small electric pulse to begin beating again. They are now in most major shopping centres and airports. They come with easy instructions and talk you through (eg, place pad on right hand chest) so you cant go wrong
Also RICE for small injuries
Rest - Rest the affected area
Ice - Apply ice if needed
Compression - If bleeding, apply pressure to the area
Elevation - Elevate area if swelling or bleeding
Most first aid, to me at least, is common sense. For example, putting cool water on a burn. Dont use toothpaste or butter on a burn.
You can read more on first aid on http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAi...
which basically gives you a breakdown of what to do to each certain situation. This should help alot =] Contact your local community centre, ambulance association ect for information on courses if you wish to do one
Oh and champage....in first aid courses, they dont teach ABC anymore, we are now taught that if a person is not breathing period, best to start CPR straight away. We have to revise our course every year. I revised mine 2 months ago =] Where I come from, legal action cannot be taken against you for administering first aid with good intentions, so the first thing is, don't be afraid to try.
Second is - do a first aid course!
I was taught DR ABC, but this has since been updated. It means you check for, in order:
Danger - if the situation is dangerous, do not endanger yourself by helping;
Response - Shout and shake (gently) to see if the person responds;
Airway - If they are unconscious, or conscious but choking, use your fingers to scoop out their throat.
Breathing - you may need to administer Expired Air Resuscitation;
Circulation - Check for a pulse and bleeding. Use CPR if needed; if there's someone else around they can treat the bleeding by applying pressure, preferably with some sort of padding. Don't touch another person's blood if you can help it.
Burns - cool running water.
Head injuries - ice is not generally used any more; see a doctor.
Fractures - immobilise with a splint (eg a ruler).
Bites - depends what sort but generally, bandage from the bite all the way to the end of the limb and back up again.
Bleeding - as above - apply pressure and elevate the injury so it is higher than the heart.
No amount of info from me or anyone else is as good as a practical course! Do
* plan for worst case scenarios.
* buy online for lower prices and easy refills.
* check FDA, OSHA and ANSI guidelines as they apply to you or your workplace
* check Red Cross recommendations regarding CPR and other first aid equipment.
* purchase OSHA and ANSI approved first aid kits.
* question your employer or other about all workplace dangers and first aid preparedness, and contact the OSHA and ANSI about concerns you have about workplace safety and first aid preparedness.
* purchase from a site registered with Thawte and/or TrustE (security and privacy).
* save and print your own records of all online transactions.
Don't
* ignore precautions about administering syrup of Ipecac to young children!
* purchase from a company that does not offer secure online transactions.
* purchase from a company that does not offer full guarantees on all purchases.
* forget that you are ultimately responsible for the safety and proper first aid treatment of your coworkers, employees, children and others in your care
* buy online if you are uncomfortable with the technology.
* question your employer or other about all workplace dangers and first aid preparedness, and contact the OSHA and ANSI about concerns you have about workplace safety and first aid preparedness.
* order from a non-US vendor. First aid kits contain drugs and other treatments which may warrant attention from customs (resulting in slowed or halted transactions).
* purchase first aid products that do not adhere to OSHA and ANSI regulations.
* forget that people have specific preferences for organic and non-organic first aid.
* ignore the possibility of allergic reactions to some first aid products.
* forget that a first aid kit can be a very thoughtful gift purchase.
* ignore the wisdom and benefits of simply playing it safe in all situations!
http://www.firstaid101.com theres lots of things to know really so a course is good - only takes a day or even a few hours and there not expensive.
remember call an ambulance from a landline not a mobile if possable - its easier for them to trace if you get cut off,
assess the situation first - do not put yourself in danger to help someone else - make it safe first and see if they are concious
check ABC -Airways - open mouth check for blockages, listen to breathing and check for a pulse with fingers NOT thumb on the neck - learn CPR and reusitation and recovery position from a course!
there is lots to learn an i think everyone should learn basic first aid - you never know when it might save a life
also learn about burns, cold water, wrap in cling film adn go to hospital if larger than a 10p
shock (shock can kill) lye the person down, raise there feet and keep warm with blankets or coats until ambulance arrives
at an accident its the quiet people to worry about - if they are screaming and crying they are prob ok-ish! First aid is done in slightly different ways in different countries so my first reccomendation would be to go do a first aid course! They are well worth it. The red cross offers first aid and cpr classes. I suggest you call your local chapter and inquire as to when the next class is scheduled for. do not do cpr or stop to help some one if you do not no what your doing in less your the only one around but frist call 911 Lots of good advise from several about what to take. There usually are others in an area that teach first aid and CPR other than Red Cross.
Trauma with what you claim you are your going to have a hard time passing if you cant spell any better than you did in your answer |
