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WHAT WE WILL LEARN
• What is First Aid?• Why is First Aid important?• Attending an Emergency• Recovery Position• Resuscitation• Burns/Blisters• Cuts• Fractures• Asthma
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FIRST AID – THE AIMS
•P PRESERVE LIFE
•P PREVENT SITUATION FROMWORSENING
•P PROMOTE RECOVERY
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FIRST AID
• In order to help anyone who requires First Aid it is vital that you check the area you are in is safe.
• If it is not you may be in danger!
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FIRST AID
• The FIRST priority with any patient is to make sure the AIRWAY is open and to check if the patient is BREATHING.
• If this is ok, you will need to assess the patient to check for BLEEDING and/or FRACTURES
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An Emergency Action Plan
• If you follow a plan then it will make it easier for you to help those injured and will increase the chances of a full recovery.
• See plan attached
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THE RECOVERY POSITION
• When you have checked:
D - R –A - B –
and their breathing is ok, then you will need to place the patient in the RECOVERY POSITION.
(see attached sheet)
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RESUSCITATION
When you have checked:
D -
R –A - B –
and the patient is not breathing then you will need to start RESUSCITATION
(see attached sheet)
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BURNS
• Burns can be caused by a number of reasons such as electrocution, during cooking or chemical burns.
• When someone has been injured and suffered a burn it is important to identify how deep it is.
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BURNS
There are 3 steps to follow:
1 cool the burn for 10 minutes
2 remove jewellery and loose clothing
3 dress the burn, cling film can be used for this
And seek medical advice if required.
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BLISTERS
• Always try to prevent a blister as they are very uncomfortable and painful.
• TOP TIPS• Wear appropriate walking boots• Thick socks• Keep feet dry during the walk• Stop immediately if you feel discomfort• Apply blister plaster• ‘Break in’ boots before expedition
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CUTS
• It is important to know how to stop/slow bleeding to ensure the patient does not bleed to death.
• The best way to stem bleeding is by applying direct pressure
• If this is not possible you can apply in-direct pressure
» bandages
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FRACTURES
• There are a number of different types of fractures but the most common ones are closed fractures and open fractures.
• To treat a fracture you should keep the injury still until medical assistance arrives and do not allow the patient to eat/drink.
• To support an upper limb injury in a support or elevated sling
• To treat a lower limb injury bandage the good leg to the injured one for support.
» slings
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SPRAINS
• To prevent sprains ensure you wear appropriate walking boots and socks
• Check where you place your feet and if you do seek assistance
• If you can support the injury as best you can.
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ASTHMA
• What to look for:
» Difficulty breathing» Wheezy breath» Pale, clammy skin» Grey or blue lips» Difficulty breathing
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ASTHMA
• Keep calm• Sit patient upright• Help patient use inhaler• If attack is severe or lasts a
long time call 999
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THE EXPEDITION???