GRADE 9- HEALTH9 -BASIC-FIRST-AID- QUARTER 4

GRADE 9- HEALTH9 -BASIC-FIRST-AID- QUARTER 4

1. BASIC FIRST AID

2. WHAT IS FIRST AID?

3. BASIC FIRST AID

4. is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured. FIRST AID

5. It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or delayed. It can mean the difference between life and death in extreme cases.

6. OBJECTIVES OF THE FIRST AID

7. first aid prolongs the life of the injured. first aid alleviates the suffering of the injured. first aid prevents further injury to save lives

8. ROLES OF FIRST AID

9. It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician. It is not intended to compete with or take the place of the services of the physicians. It ends when the services of the physician begins

10. is the person or rescuer who administer first aid FIRST AIDER

11. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

12. Bridge the gap between the patient and the doctor. ▪ Ensure the safety of oneself, the patient, and even the bystanders. Assess the situation and the victim ▪ Determine surroundings threats to the victim.

13. Perform immediate and proper care to the injured person. ▪ Document or record the important information about the situation and thevictim for proper endorsement to the medical professionals upon their arrival.

14. Turn over the injured when professional help arrives.

15. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER

16. Gentle – does not cause pain and panic Observant – notices all sign Resourceful – makes the best use of things at hand Tactful – does not frighten the victim Sympathetic – comforts and reassures the victim

17. BASIC FIRST AID PROCEDURE

18. A-I-D F-I-R-S-T

19. Immediately call the attention of other people to the scene. Ask if there isanyone in the area who knows how to perform first aid. If there is one, let him or her take over. While the first aider rescues, call professional help. Dial 911 and report. If there is no one around, follow the next steps. STEP 1: ASK FOR HELP

20. Determine the possible threats and hazards. The scene where the injury occurred may not be safe to undertake first aid. If there are threats and hazards that may harm you or the victim, move to a safer place only if it will not cause further injury. STEP 2 and 3: INSPECT THE SCENE

21. If the scene is clear and safe, approach the victim. Introduce yourself to the victim. Even if the victim is unconscious, state your name and tell the victim that you will perform first aid procedures to help him or her. STEP 4: FACE THE VICTIM AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF

22. If the victim is conscious, ask him or her about the situation. Locate and assess the injury. Take note of the details that the victim will tell you. If you know the first aid procedures for the specific injury, perform them. If you do not know the proper emergency care, do not intervene stay with the victim until professional medical care arrives. STEP 5: INTERVENE AND CONDUCT ASSESSMENT

23. If the victim is unconscious, perform the following steps: 1. Tap the shoulders gently and check if conscious may return. 2. If the victim does not respond, perform primary assessment. Check for CAB: • Circulation – Feel if the pulse is present. Check by touching areas where large veins are present: neck or wrist.

24. Airway – Check if there is any blockage in airways passages (mouth and nose). Remove any material that blocks the airway Breathing – Check if the victim is breathing by observing the up and down movement of the chest. You may also put your palm above the nose and mouth to feel if the victim is inhaling and exhaling.

25. 3. If circulation is absent, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If the victim is not breathing, perform rescue breathing. These two procedures make up basic life support. You will find the steps in the last part of this lesson

26. 4. If circulation and breathing are present, conduct secondary assessment. Secondary assessment is composed of three major components: 4.1. History The first aider must ask about the victim’s medical information by thinking of the acronym SAMPLE:

27. S – signs and symptoms felt by the victim A – allergies that the victim has M – medication that the victim is currently taking P – previous medical conditions that the victim had L – last oral intake of the victim E – events that led to the emergency situation

28. 4.2. Vital Signs The first aider must check for the following a. Abnormal pulse rate or breathing b. Dilation of pupils c. Change in skin color or body temperature d. Changing level if consciousness (being half-awake)

29. 4.3. Head-to-toe examinations The first aider must think of the acronym DOTS to inspect the whole body of the victim for: D – deformity of fractures O – open wounds T – tender parts S – swollen parts

30. STEP 6: REMEMBER AND RECORD THE PROCEDURES DONE

31. STEP 7. Stay with the victim until professional care arrives. Tell the medical professionals about the situation and the first aid procedures performed.

32. Thank you!