Introductory to First Aid

Learn the basics of First Aid and the correct medical treatment for minor

injuries

Introductory to First Aid

What is Basic First Aid?

•The initial process of assessing and addressing the needs of someone who is experiencing medical emergencies.

•Allows a “non-medical expert” to quickly determine a person’s physical condition and the correct course of treatment.

•Can make a difference to a person’s recovery and could save their life.

Introductory to First Aid

The Aim of First Aid?

Learn these 3 ‘P’s:

Preserve lifePrevent further injuryPromote recovery

Nose bleed

Diagnosis

Nosebleed •Do not lean back.

•Learning back can be harmful as the blood could get into the windpipe, blocking the airway.

•Sit in a comfortable upright position and lean forward slightly.

•Then pinch your nose just below the bony bridge and above the fleshy lobes of the nostrils until the bleeding is stemmed.

Aftercare: Once the bleeding is controlled, do not blow your nose as this might dislodge the clot and make you bleed again.

The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Heart Attack

Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in many parts of the world.

In Singapore, heart attack is the number 2 killer after cancer.

(Source : Health Promotion Board )

Diagnosis

Heart Attack •Even if you are not sure about the symptoms, if you suspect a heart attack at all, do not wait.

•Call an ambulance immediately.

•Sit the person down and try to keep them calm and conscious. •If the person is conscious, give them a 300mg tablet of aspirin to chew.

Alert! The main risk is that the heart will stop beating. Be prepared to resuscitate if necessary.

Early warning signs:•Pressure in centre of chest•Pain in shoulders, neck or arms•Chest discomfort with fainting, sweating or nausea

•Everyday, 15 people die from cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) in SIngapore.

•Cardiovascular disease accounted for 32.4% of all deaths in 2008.

•This means that 1 out of 3 deaths in Singapore is due to heart disease of stroke.

(Source: Singapore Heart Foundation website)

The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Burns

Do you how many degree of burns are there?

BURNS

Guess what degree of burn has the person suffered?

BURNS

Diagnosis

Burns •Never put ice on the burn, as it’ll delay healing or cause extra damage (think frostbite).

•Also, leave the butter in the kitchen, unless you want to make it worse.

•Do not break blisters and attempt to remove the skin, as it can cause infection

1st Degree burn

•. Put the burned part in cold water.

2nd Degree Burn

● Put the burned part in cold water.

●Put cold, wet dressing on burn. Cover the burn with a loose bandage (or clean washed cotton sheet for a larger area) and go to the doctor.

3rd Degree Burn

●Leave burned clothes on the skin

●If face is burned, keep victim sitting up

●Keep airway open, tilt head back

●Evaluate burned arms, legs, hands. Keep burn higher than heart.

●Call for an ambulance

The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

DiagnosisBurns

• Immediately help a victim who suffered from electrical burn without looking out if the victim still be in contact with it.

Chemical Burn

● Remove the chemical causing burn by washing the skin under cool running water for at least 20 minutes.

● Remove all clothing or jewellery that may be contaminated by the chemical.

●After washing, apply a cool, wet cloth on the burn to relieve pain

● Over this, loosely wrap a dry sterile dressing or clean cloth.

Electrical Burn

●Call for an ambulance immediately

●Look out if there is any contact with the electrical source●Turn off the electrical source

or try to move it by using a non –conducting object●Prevent shock by lying the

child down and raising the legs with an object, eg: Pillow

The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Sample - SJAS Adult First Aid Course Card

Useful Links related to First Aid

First Aid Courses are offered at the following places:-

● St John’s Ambulance Association - Located at Beach road

● Singapore Red Cross Society - Located at Penang lane

●Singapore First Aid Training Centre - Located at People’s Park Complex

Looking for supplies for First Aid? You can find it at First Aid Supplies Pte Ltd –

Website: http://www.firstaid.com.sg/index.htm

First Aid Application for Apple iPhone

1) Under applications, search “First Aid”

http://iphoneapplicationlist.com/app/ifirstaid-lite/id295238909/

2) You will find a white cross logo stated iFirst Aid Lite.

3) Download and enjoy the free application.

iFirst Aid Lite

Credits

Narrator Bryan Pore

Narrator Corinna Chia

Narrator Parveen

Injured member Joelle Toh

Demonstrator Zakia