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FIRST AID
ROLES AND RESPOSIBILITIES OF A FIRST AIDER:
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OBJECTIVES OF FIRST
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Gentle
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Observant
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Emphatic
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Unfavorable surroundings
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Presence of crowds
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Pressure from victim or relatives
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Direct Contact
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Airborne
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Personal Hygiene
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Equipment Cleaning and Disinfecting
FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS:
*Rubbing alcohol
*Povidone Iodine
*Cotton
*Tounge depressor
*Penlight
*Band aid
*Plaster
*Gloves
*Scissors
*Forceps
*Bandage (Triangular)
*Elastic roller bandage
*Occlusive dressing
DRESSING
Use of dressing:
*Controls bleeding
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*Absorbs liquid from the wound such as blood plasma,water and pus
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Control bleeding
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The splints in place
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Immobilize body part
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For arm support - use as a sling
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Survey the Scene
Primary Survey
CHECK for CONSCIOUSNESS
-CHECK AIRWAY
-CHECK for Signs of Life
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Secondary Survey
-Interview the victim
-Check vital signs
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EMERGENCY TRANSFER
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TWO-MAN CARRIES
-Carry by Extremities
-Hand as a litter
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Closed Wounds
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Thermal Burns
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Chemical Burns
Classification of Burns:
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Second-Degree Burns
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OPEN PHASE
-Head Top Side
-Chest
-Burned Hand
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FOR IMMOBILIZATION
-Arm Sling
-For Sprain
-Dislocation and Broken Bones

FAINTING
Signs and Symptoms of Shock
*Face -pale or cyanotic in color
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*Breathing -irregular
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*Weakness
*Thirsty
First Aid Management:
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Proper Body Heat
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Transfer the victim to a cool place
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Cool the victim (do not use an alcohol rub)
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SPRAIN
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