FIRST AID
ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITIES OF A FIRST AIDER:
1.Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.
2.Ensure safety of him/herself and that of by standers.
3.Gain access to the victim.
4.Determine any threats to patient's life.
5. Summon advanced medical care as needed.
6.Assist advanced personnel.
7.Record all findings and care given to the patient.
8.Provide needed care for the patient.
OBJECTIVES OF FIRST
1.To alleviate suffering.
2.To prolong life.
3.To prevent added/further injury or danger
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER:
1.Gentle
2.Resourceful
3.Observant
4.Tactful
5.Emphatic
6.Respectable
HINDRANCES IN GIVING FIRST AID
1.Unfavorable surroundings.
2.Presence of crowds.
3.Pressure from victim or relatives.
TRANSMISSION OF DISEASES AND THE FIRST AIDER
1.Direct Contact
2.Indirect contact
3.Airborne
4.Vector
ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITIES OF A FIRST AIDER:
1.Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.
2.Ensure safety of him/herself and that of by standers.
3.Gain access to the victim.
4.Determine any threats to patient's life.
5. Summon advanced medical care as needed.
6.Assist advanced personnel.
7.Record all findings and care given to the patient.
8.Provide needed care for the patient.
OBJECTIVES OF FIRST
1.To alleviate suffering.
2.To prolong life.
3.To prevent added/further injury or danger
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER:
1.Gentle
2.Resourceful
3.Observant
4.Tactful
5.Emphatic
6.Respectable
HINDRANCES IN GIVING FIRST AID
1.Unfavorable surroundings.
2.Presence of crowds.
3.Pressure from victim or relatives.
TRANSMISSION OF DISEASES AND THE FIRST AIDER
1.Direct Contact
2.Indirect contact
3.Airborne
4.Vector
