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Is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured |
First Aid |
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Roles of First Aid |
1. It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.2. It is not intended to compete with or to take the place of the services of the physician.3. It ends when the services of the physician begins. |
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Objectives of First Aid |
1. To save lives 2. To prolong life 3. To alleviate suffering 4. To prevent further injury |
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Characteristics of a Good First Aider |
1. Gentle-does not cause pain and panic 2. Observant-notices all signs 3. Resourceful-makes the best use of things at hand 4. Tactful- does not frighten the victim 5. Sympathetic- comforts and reassures the victim |
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does not cause pain and panic |
Gentle |
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notices all signs |
Observant |
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makes the best use of things at hand |
Resourceful |
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It is a measure of various physiological statistics taken in order to assess the most basic body functions |
Vital signs |
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Is an association that rearranged the the ABC's of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
American Heart Association |
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Two ways to conduct physical examination when giving first aid |
*Primary Survey *Secondary Survey |
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Common Unintentional Injuries: |
*Fracture *Dislocation *Sprain *Strain *Heat Exhaustion *Food Poisoning *Choking *Drowning *Heart Attack *Chemical Burns *Burns *Heat Stroke *Stroke |
