BASIC FIRST AID

What is First Aid?

FIRST AID is the first assistance or treatment given for a sick or injured person (called casualty) before the arrival of an ambulance or qualified expert.

Objectives of first aid…

1...Save lives

If unconscious keep the airway clear

Make sure the casualty is breathing

Stop any bleeding

Treat other injuries in the right order

2...Prevent further injuries

Never move the casualty unless there is danger, to avoid further injury

Comfort and reassure the casualty

Give protection from the cold, exercise heat or wet conditions

3...Obtain medical aid

Ask someone to call an ambulance or doctor as soon as possible.

Always stay with the victim until help arrives.

Wash your hands before and after giving first aid and avoid getting blood on your hands or body especially if you have any open cuts or wounds.