FIRST AID What is First Aid First aid

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FIRST AID

FIRST AID

What is First Aid? � First aid is emergency care given immediately to an

What is First Aid? � First aid is emergency care given immediately to an injured person. The purpose of first aid is to minimize injury and future disability. In serious cases, first aid may be necessary to keep the victim alive. � First aid may be required for medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, or seizures as well as for minor medical conditions like nosebleed and mild allergic reactions.

Importance of First Aid � First aid is a very important skill for anyone

Importance of First Aid � First aid is a very important skill for anyone to have. Knowing what to do in a medical emergency can be the difference between life and death. � If there is in accident, knowing first aid could reduced the danger posed by the injury.

First Aid Situations � Some examples where first aid knowledge would be important include:

First Aid Situations � Some examples where first aid knowledge would be important include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Allergic reactions Animal bites Broken limbs Burns, chemical burns Chocking Cuts and bleeding Heart attacks

First Aid Kits � A first aid kit is a necessary tool to ensure

First Aid Kits � A first aid kit is a necessary tool to ensure safety in a workplace.

First Aid Kits � First aid kits should include the following: 1. 2. 3.

First Aid Kits � First aid kits should include the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Emergency telephone numbers for EMS/9 -1 -1, your local poison control centre, and your personal doctors Home and office phone numbers for family members, friends, or neighbours who can help Sterile gauze pads (dressings) in small and large squares to place over wounds Adhesive tape Roller and triangular bandages to hold dressings in place or to make an arm sling Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes Scissors Tweezers Safety pins Instant ice packs Disposable non-latex gloves, such as surgical or examination gloves Flashlight, with extra batteries in a separate bag Antiseptic wipes or soap Pencil and pad Emergency blanket Eye patches Thermometer Barrier devices, such as a pocket mask or face shield Coins for pay phone Canadian Red Cross first aid manual

First Aid Training � Some workplaces require employees to take a course in first

First Aid Training � Some workplaces require employees to take a course in first aid. � These courses provide training for what to in emergencies and how to react when someone is injured.