First Aid: Objectives, Principles, & Guidelines

Question 1

What is first aid?

Answer 1

IMMEDIATE & TEMPORARY CARE given to a person who has been INJURED or SUDDENLY taken ILL

Question 2

What are the objectives of first aid (AP2)

Answer 2

1. alleviate suffering
2. prevent further injury
3. prolong life

Question 3

First Aid’s Golden Rule

Answer 3

Do not do anything unless you know what to do.

Question 4

Why is first aid important? (sh-o-sp-dm)

Answer 4

1. for SELF-HELP
2. to help OTHERS
3. for SAFETY PROMOTION
4. for DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Question 5

What are the characteristics of a good first aider?

Answer 5

G - Gentle
R - Resourceful
O - Observant
T - Tactful
E - Empathetic
R - Respectable

Question 6

What is the role of the first aider?

Answer 6

• BRIDGE THE GAP between the victim & the medical team/doctor

Question 7

First Aid Principles

Answer 7

Get STARTED:
1. PLAN your action

2. ELIMINATE further danger
3. GATHER needed materials
4. Remember the initial response (AID)
   - A: Ask for help
   - I: Intervene
   - D: Do no further harm
5. Instruct helpers

4Cs
6. Consent
7. Reasonable skill & care
8. Common sense
9. Continuity of Care

Question 8

First Aid Dont’s

Answer 8

1. Do NOT HARM
2. Do NOT let the casualty SEE his/her injury
3. Do NOT LEAVE the casualty EXCEPT to GET HELP
4. Do NOT ASSUME that the casualty’s obvious injuries are the ONLY ONES
5. Do NOT make UNREALISTIC PROMISES
6. Do NOT come in contact with BLOOD with your BARE HANDS (use GLOVES/CLEAN CLOTH)
7. Do NOT REMOVE a blood-soaked dressing
8. Do NOT use DIRECT PRESSURE on a skull fracture or an eye injury
9. Do NOT TRUST the casualty’s judgment
10. Do NOT force the casualty to DECIDE
11. Do NOT give an UNCONSCIOUS PERSON anything to DRINK or EAT
12. Do NOT forget that saving the person’s life is more important than saving a body part.
13. Do NOT overlook other, less obvious, injuries
14. Do NOT attempt to push any part back
    into place
15. Do NOT place a tourniquet, unless the
    bleeding is life threatening, as the
    entire limb may be harmed.

Question 9

First Aid Do’s

Answer 9

1. OBTAIN CONSENT whenever possible
2. IDENTIFY YOURSELF to the casualty
3. Provide EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
4. RESPECT the MODESTY & PRIVACY of the casualty
5. CALL or SEND for HELP
6. Handle the casualty to a MINIMUM
7. LOOSEN all TIGHT CLOTHING
8. Keep onlookers AWAY
9. Care for the MOST SERIOUS INJURY FIRST

Question 10

4 Cs

Answer 10

4Cs
6. Consent
7. Reasonable skill & care
8. Common sense
9. Continuity of Care