What is it?
to provide assistance in response to immediate life threatening situations
This includes:
Safety assessment of the accident scene
2.
Arranging immediate medical aid
3.
Assess who at the scene may be able to assist you
4.
Use of personal barriers for protection from communicable disease
5.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adult, child + infants
6.
Airway management for adults + children including obstructions
7.
Managing both conscious + unconscious casualty
8.
Management of suspected head + spinal injury
9.
Shock management