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Dr Sariu Ali

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First Aid is care given to an injuredperson to stabilize and keep him / her

safe until he / she can receiveprofessional medical attention.

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Preserve Life

Prevent worseningPromote recovery

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To assess the situation

Identify the disease or condition from which casualty

is suffering

Give immediate, adequate treatment bearing in mindthat a casualty may have more than one injury andthat some casualties will require more urgent

attention than others

Arrange, without delay for disposal of a casualty to adoctor, hospital or home according to the seriousnessof the condition

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Prevention

preventing an injury or illness is alwaysbetter than needing to treat the victims.

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first aid is only one part of a continuum of care.

Ambulance 102ADK Hospital 313553IGMH 336658

Police: 119Fire: 118

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initial education is an important first step inassisting victims and saving lives

keep skills current andbased on the latest

information throughregular retraining

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The first rule of first aid and the primaryconcern is: Saftey

The second concern is, unless the victim isin a life-threatening situation, he or she

should: Not be moved

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5 day programme Morning 9-12

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General Principles Body Structure and Functions Positioning of Casualty The Unconscious Casualty Resuscitation Bleeding casualtyManagement of shock Burns and Scalds, and Accidents caused by

Electricity Rescue and Transport of CasualtyOther topics: Heart Attack, stroke, hypoglycemic

attacks, Poisoning etc

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Theory paper ( 20 MCQs) = 80 marks Practical = 20 marks

Must pass in both theory and practical

Dhivehi Exam: Local certificate English Exam : International Certificate

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Scene survey Personal protection Response

Call for help/emergency medical services (EMS)/furtherhelp

Airway, breathing, circulation (A, B, C)

Victim position Provide first aid Reassess regularly Transport to health care facility

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DRS CABDanger/ personal protectionResponseShout for help

Circulation/compressionAirwayBreathing

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Check the scene for danger.Note the importance of the safety of:

Yourself

Bystanders

Casualty

personal safety (universal precautions )

Once the situation is made safe, assess the casualty

DRS CAB

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In a loud clear voice speak to the casualty ,

asking simple questions or giving simple

commands such as :

Can you hear me?

Whathappened?

Open youreyes.Gently shake the casualtys shoulders.

DRS CAB

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If the casualty responds:

do NOT move him unnecessarily

call for help if necessary

administer the appropriate first aid

If there is no response: shout for help start CPR

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Call for help/EMS/further help

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Feel the pulse at neck (carotid pulse)

Check the pupils (dilated or constricted , reaction tolight)

If not pulse or irregular respiration : Start Compression

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Open the airway

Head tilt chin lift

If head and neck injury suspected : Jaw thrust

Remove any visible obstructions from the mouth

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What do you do? Assess the victim (DRs CAB)

Give CPR if needed

After giving compressions:

look for object in throat

then give breaths