Today we took part in a first aid workshop.
We can all help in the event of an accident. First aid is the first things we do if we see an accident. If we see an accident the first things you must do are:
Check for danger, you must not put yourself in danger . D
Check it is safe to continue.
Approach your casualty checking for response . R
Tap the casualty on the shoulders and talk to the casualty, ask if you can help.
What responses do we look for?
Check the airway. A.
Chech for breathing. B How can you check for breathing?
How long do you check breathing for and why?
Call for help . C
What are the emergency numbers?
How could others help you?
.How to deal with chocking
How to deal with choking
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Hopefully coughing will help to remove the object. A casualty can not talk or breath properly.
First give 5 firm back slips.
If still no response give 5 abdominal thrusts. If it still hasnβt cleared give 5 more abdominal thrusts. The casualty must alway see a doctor after treatment.
If the casualty goes unconscious then start CPR.
How to deal with a bleed.
Put pressure on the bleed and elevate if possible.
How to deal with burns.
Put the area under the cold tap for at least 20 mins. Keep a check on the time. Flood the area with cold water.
Donβt put anything on a burn. Go to hospital in server cases .
Cardiac arrest is when someone has stopped breathing.
What things in the home are dangerous?
Why must you not touch a casualty if electricity is evident?
What is the most sensitive part of your body to check for breathing ?
How do you deal with a nose bleed?
What can you do to help with a bruise?
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