Summary First Aid Ryanair Study Guide 2023 with
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Objectives of First Aid
Preserve Life, Prevent Condition from Worsening, Promote Recovery
Promote Recovery
PICCAO
• PA for medically qualified person
• Inform the Captain
• Comfort the casualty
• Captain may divert
• Ambulance on arrival
• Observation Chart
Ages for First Aid purposes
Infant - birth to 1 year
Child - 1 year to puberty
Adult - puberty and over
First Aid Roles
• The First Aider
• Communicator
• The Back Up
• Other CC
The First Aider:
• The first CC to arrive at the scene
• Press call bell 3 times to alert other CC
• Assess the casualty
• Give first aid required
- AED
Communicator:
1. Inform the Captain via interphone (222 if major medical emergency) and give PAA
briefing:
Problem: State the problem, age, sex, condition of the casualty (e.g level of
consciousness). Where AED has been used all crew must be advised.
Action: What action is being taken by the CC
Additional Information:
Any assistance required on arrival. Where AED has been used all paramedics must be
advised.
2. PA for medically qualified person.
3. Move passengers away from the are.
4. Collect QRG
The Back Up:
• Immediately collect both types of FAK, Portable O2 and AED pack. Take it to the First
Aider
• Remain at the scene, provide assistance and be on hand to open/locate any items
from the FAKs that may be required
, Other CC:
• Continue with normal duties
- AED
Note: Unless the No1 is the First Aider he/she must continue to supervise all pax and
CC on board as well as any other duties.
When should we call the Public Health Authorities (PHA) ?
• When there is a death on board or;
• A communicable disease is suspected.
Communicable Diseases
• Persistent coughing
• Persistent diarrhea
• Persistent vomiting
• Impaired breathing
• Skin rash
• Bruising or bleeding without previous injury
• Confusion of recent onset
Assessing the Casualty
1. "What is the matter ?"
2. "Have you had this condition before ?"
3. "Do you have any medication with you ?"
Comfort the Casualty
1. Explain what you are doing
2. Tender Loving Care (TLC)
3. Reassure
4. Loosen tight/restrictive clothing
5. Open air vents
Chocking Adult - Care
1. Bend the casualty over, head lower than the chest
2. Give 5 backslaps between the shoulders blades
3. Check airway
4. Give 5 abdominal thrusts
5. Check airway
6. Give 5 backslaps
7. Give 5 abdominal thrusts
8. Repeat until item is dislodged
Choking Infant - Care
1. Put the infant with head down, face down position across your knee and give 5
backslaps. Mantaining the infant in the head down position, turn the infant over
2. Check airway
3. 5 chest thrusts
4. Check airway
5. Repeat until item is dislodged
Allergic Reaction - Symptoms
• Pale skin
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of lips, face, neck, tongue
complete solution
Objectives of First Aid
Preserve Life, Prevent Condition from Worsening, Promote Recovery
Promote Recovery
PICCAO
• PA for medically qualified person
• Inform the Captain
• Comfort the casualty
• Captain may divert
• Ambulance on arrival
• Observation Chart
Ages for First Aid purposes
Infant - birth to 1 year
Child - 1 year to puberty
Adult - puberty and over
First Aid Roles
• The First Aider
• Communicator
• The Back Up
• Other CC
The First Aider:
• The first CC to arrive at the scene
• Press call bell 3 times to alert other CC
• Assess the casualty
• Give first aid required
- AED
Communicator:
1. Inform the Captain via interphone (222 if major medical emergency) and give PAA
briefing:
Problem: State the problem, age, sex, condition of the casualty (e.g level of
consciousness). Where AED has been used all crew must be advised.
Action: What action is being taken by the CC
Additional Information:
Any assistance required on arrival. Where AED has been used all paramedics must be
advised.
2. PA for medically qualified person.
3. Move passengers away from the are.
4. Collect QRG
The Back Up:
• Immediately collect both types of FAK, Portable O2 and AED pack. Take it to the First
Aider
• Remain at the scene, provide assistance and be on hand to open/locate any items
from the FAKs that may be required
, Other CC:
• Continue with normal duties
- AED
Note: Unless the No1 is the First Aider he/she must continue to supervise all pax and
CC on board as well as any other duties.
When should we call the Public Health Authorities (PHA) ?
• When there is a death on board or;
• A communicable disease is suspected.
Communicable Diseases
• Persistent coughing
• Persistent diarrhea
• Persistent vomiting
• Impaired breathing
• Skin rash
• Bruising or bleeding without previous injury
• Confusion of recent onset
Assessing the Casualty
1. "What is the matter ?"
2. "Have you had this condition before ?"
3. "Do you have any medication with you ?"
Comfort the Casualty
1. Explain what you are doing
2. Tender Loving Care (TLC)
3. Reassure
4. Loosen tight/restrictive clothing
5. Open air vents
Chocking Adult - Care
1. Bend the casualty over, head lower than the chest
2. Give 5 backslaps between the shoulders blades
3. Check airway
4. Give 5 abdominal thrusts
5. Check airway
6. Give 5 backslaps
7. Give 5 abdominal thrusts
8. Repeat until item is dislodged
Choking Infant - Care
1. Put the infant with head down, face down position across your knee and give 5
backslaps. Mantaining the infant in the head down position, turn the infant over
2. Check airway
3. 5 chest thrusts
4. Check airway
5. Repeat until item is dislodged
Allergic Reaction - Symptoms
• Pale skin
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of lips, face, neck, tongue
