FIRST AID
FIRST AID

HOW TO PERFORM FIRST AID

First aid denotes to the immediate & a must care needed to the injured person in case of emergency and before the actual procedure of medicine could start.

Care of First Aid need to be continue until the further or the advanced care is available.

Appropriate and the quick actions taken by the person giving or performing first aid can be the matter of life and death.

If you find any chance of you getting the means to provide first aid to the wounded person I urge you to start with ;

Your kind introduction and your benevolent intention that you on a genuine note willing to help that person.

This will give the injured person a ray of hope and a comfortable and confident start.

And at the same point ask them that are they really looking forward in seeking help from you ,

Also until he give you his consent ,do not go on by the process of first aid.

Because help should be very kind and trustful.

Now moving forward about the concept of

‘’implied consent’’

It means if the injury of the person is such that he would not be able to give you consent expressly then you can assume his yes as here comes the concept of implied consent.

Basics of first aid

First and the foremost step for any work to carry on is to recognize the appropriate situation and time.

And if you see any critically dangerous and extreme situation then first things you are suppose to do is to call on emergency help line number or the ambulance in case of medical urgency.

Also while the help arises at the place you should be carrying forward with the basics but essential steps to conquer or slow down the severity of the situation as per your discretion.

In the case of medical urgency , give tap to a person injured and according to his response analyze the gravity of the situation and if possible access to the  first aid kit especially  when you are in the places like school , collages or any such place where the first aid kit could be found.

And for the specific kind of situation look at the basics further provided under the  following ;

If possible Do wash your hands and collect some personal protective equipment

FIRST AID

If possible wash your hands well as the process of getting yourself ready for the first aid also try to wear hand gloves and if hand gloves are not available cover your hands well with any suitable cloth ,

This is to save the rescuer and the person injured from the blood borne disease.

Following proper washing technique is essential

It has been witnessed many a times that germs stayed in hands if you do not follow the basic way of washing hands

Hence, try to be very conscious about that;

  • First is to wet your hands properly with clean water.
  • Then apply soup generously,
  • Continue rubbing your hands for atleast 20 seconds, after that rinse your hand with running water
  • And properly dry them.

The First Aid kit

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First aid kit the rudimentary requirement of First Aid procedure.

Make sure that your first aid kit must carry the following essentials-

  • First aid guide for reference and some local numbers of medical assistance.
  • Sterile gauze
  • Antiseptic liquid or wipes
  • Antibiotic cream
  • Cotton
  • Bandages
  • Medical tape
  • Burnt ointment
  • Scissor
  • Breathing mask…etc.

Rescuing in medical urgencies

Medical urgencies referred to the particular medical conditions require specific type of assistance, like :

In case of Heart Attack

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Heart attacks are quick and sever.

Also needs a specialized care in form of proper medication as soon as possible.

Look when a person suffer a heart attack the blood flow to the tissues of heart got restricted which as result cause muscle stiffness , which could be lethal.

So, as a first aid you need to keep in mind that you have to prevent the clotting of blood.

Which at a first sight can be prevented by Aspirin, it is known to combat the clotting of blood takes a larger form and so provide the time to the person to reach to nearby hospital.

But make sure that person does not suffer any  allergy from aspirin.

Things to keep in mind-

  • You really need to be calm it is more necessary as the person suffering can seek a hope and boldness from you.
  • Make the person lie or sit down in a comfortable possible condition.
  • Give 3-4 baby aspirins, aspirin should not be enteric coated.
  • And by observing the severity of the condition do give CPR, if needed, it will restore the spontaneous circulation of blood.

Fainting

Fainting can be the result of many conditional situation like emotional trauma , felling uneasiness, dehydration etc.

What you are suppose to do in the situation-

  • Keep calm
  • Make a person lie down in a comfortable position.
  • Elevate the legs of the fainted person.
  • Spray some droplets of water in order to make person conscious again.

Note : if the person is not coming in consciousness , even after performing all the necessary steps then as soon as possible provide him with quick medical assistance.

In case of Shock

There can be numerous reasons for shock ,

Could be any infection, dehydration, reduced blood flow etc.

Symptoms, can be of shock

  • Vomiting or Nausea
  • Clammy skin
  • Agitation
  • Unresponsiveness and a act show perplexed behaviour
  • Dizziness …etc.

What you are suppose to do;

  • Elevate legs of the person in case of faintness and if required further do not delay in giving CPR.
  • Help that person to sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
  • If body feeling cold then cover the person with blanket, in order keep him warm.
  • If the situation further not improving then ask for medical help.
  • Stay positive and transfer your positiveness to the person as well.

Stroke

In some cases it can a be because of blocked blood vessel of brain or due to excessive bleeding in there, basically can called it the attack of brain .

Symptoms-

  • Weakness and incompetence in one side of the body,
  • Unconsciousness
  • Difficulty in maintaining balance while walking
  • Loss in vision
  • Headache (sever)
  • Numbness
  • Unintelligible sentence or speech
  • Sweating….etc.

In such cases do the following-

  • Without wasting a second ask for proper medical assistance
  • Meanwhile , make the person be in comfortable position.
  • Save an AED as well as first aid set if possible ,
  • If needed perform CPR.

If a person suffers with Breathing issues

Breathing issues can arise due to many reasons ,

The most known is with the persons suffering with asthma or any chronic lung disease , but as the person already having such issues , known the techniques to combat them as well .

Hence all you need to do with them is to be with them and calm them down.

Otherwise ,

Do this-

  • Make them sit in a comfortable position , do not make them lie on their back as it may make the situation further hectic .
  • Ask them to calm down or feel relaxed , do not become anxious as it may worsen the situation.
  • If possible use inhaler , make sure to give it a nice shake before using it.
  • And if inhaler is not available then , ask him to try to take deep breath, as much as possible.
  • Suggest some simple breathing techniques like deep breathing , inhaling through nose & exhaling from mouth, do it in a slow phase but be consistent until the condition arrives to normal.

In every above mentioned situations the very first thing you are suppose to do is be strong and keep your clam, rest soon will be alright.

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