Topic: BASICS OF FIRST AID OBJECTIVES: Explain the meaning and importance of first aid Develop the sense of responsibility to help others through the knowledge and application of first aid
First Aid It is an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured. Anyone who gives first aid is a first aider.
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 or to take the place of the services of the physician. 3. It ends when the services of the physician begins.
Objectives of First Aid is to: Save lives Prolong life Alleviate suffering Prevent further injury
Characteristics of a Good First Aider Gentle -does not cause pain and panic Observant - notices all signs Resourceful – makes the best use of things at hand Tactful – Does not frighten the victim Sympathetic – comforts and reassures the victim
Principles of First Aid ( Dos in giving first aid) Do stay calm. Do reassure and comfort the victim. Do check for a medical bracelet indicating a condition, such as epilepsy or diabetes. Do loosen any tight clothing. Do keep the victim covered to reduce shock .
Principles of First Aid (Don’ts in giving first aid) Don’t give food and drink to an unconscious person. Don’t move an injured person unless you need to place him/her in the recovery position.
Activity: “Role Play” The students will be group into five (5). Each group will choose a leader and pick a paper inside the box prepared by the teacher. The paper stated a situation for the students to perform and do the necessary, immediate and appropriate action . Your younger sister cuts her finger with a knife Your classmate has drunk a poison Your teacher suffers a heart attack Your friend falls down the stairs from the 2 nd floor and can hardly stand Your mother accidentally touches a hot pan