First Aid
INTRODUCTION
First aid is the immediate assistance or treatment given to someone injured or suddenly taken ill before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor, or other appropriate qualified persons.
It is a skill, based on knowledge, training and experience. First aid training is important as it is relevant at home, work place or industries and any other place.
The term “FIRST AIDER” is usually applied to someone who has completed a theoretical and practical instruction course, and passed a professionally supervised examination.
The standard first aid certificate awarded by St John Ambulance, St Andrews Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross is proof of all round competence. First aid must be administered as soon as possible. In case of critical injury, a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of life. First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether life threatening conditions exists. First aid measures depend on the victims need and the provider’s level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
FIRST AIDER: someone who has completed a theoretical and practical instruction course, and passed a professionally supervised examination.
EMERGENCY: A serious, unexpected and potentially dangerous situation requiring immediate action or an unexpected event that must be dealt with urgently.
CASUALTY: somebody who has a fatal accident, or receives a serious injury or suddenly falls ill.
ACCIDENT: An unpleasant incident that happens unexpectedly.
INCIDENT: An event, the occurrence of dangerous or exciting event.
AMBULANCE: A vehicle for taking sick or injured people to and from hospital.
HOSPITAL: An institution providing medical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
IMMOBILIZE: Prevent from moving or operating as normal.
SIGN: What you see on the casualty.
SYMPTOMS: What the casualty feels and tells you.
First aid is the immediate assistance or treatment given to someone injured or suddenly taken ill before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor, or other appropriate qualified persons.
It is a skill, based on knowledge, training and experience. First aid training is important as it is relevant at home, work place or industries and any other place.
The term “FIRST AIDER” is usually applied to someone who has completed a theoretical and practical instruction course, and passed a professionally supervised examination.
The standard first aid certificate awarded by St John Ambulance, St Andrews Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross is proof of all round competence. First aid must be administered as soon as possible. In case of critical injury, a few minutes can make the difference between complete recovery and loss of life. First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether life threatening conditions exists. First aid measures depend on the victims need and the provider’s level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
FIRST AIDER: someone who has completed a theoretical and practical instruction course, and passed a professionally supervised examination.
EMERGENCY: A serious, unexpected and potentially dangerous situation requiring immediate action or an unexpected event that must be dealt with urgently.
CASUALTY: somebody who has a fatal accident, or receives a serious injury or suddenly falls ill.
ACCIDENT: An unpleasant incident that happens unexpectedly.
INCIDENT: An event, the occurrence of dangerous or exciting event.
AMBULANCE: A vehicle for taking sick or injured people to and from hospital.
HOSPITAL: An institution providing medical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
IMMOBILIZE: Prevent from moving or operating as normal.
SIGN: What you see on the casualty.
SYMPTOMS: What the casualty feels and tells you.