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FIRST AID
&
EMERGENCY KIT
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kNOWLEDGE
FIRST AID
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What should I learn first aid?
What will I learn?
What should I learn first aid?
Who should learn first aid?
What will I learn?
What should I learn first aid?
If I don't have children do I need to learn first aid?
Who should learn first aid?
What will I learn?
What should I learn first aid?
Is the course difficult?If I don't have children do I
need to learn first aid?
Who should learn first aid?
What will I learn?
What should I learn first aid?
If I learn first aid, do I have to help a stranger?
Is the course difficult?If I don't have children do I
need to learn first aid?
Who should learn first aid?
What will I learn?
What should I learn first aid?
ACCIDENTS
HAPPEN
ACCIDENTS
HAPPEN
“TIME AND PLACES”
OF
REGARDLESS
ACCIDENTS
HAPPEN
“TIME AND PLACES”
OF
REGARDLESS
AT HOME
AT SCHOOLS
AND ANYWHER
E
I T I S IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW YOU
SHOULD
RESPONDIN EMERGENCY
S ITUAT ION
GET PREPARED TO MEET THOSE SITUATION
AND
WHAT TO DO
WHAT NOT TO DO
I T I S IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW YOU
SHOULD
RESPONDIN EMERGENCY
S ITUAT ION
GET PREPARED TO MEET THOSE SITUATION
AND
Basic first aid
techniques
Everyone
SHOULD LEARN
Whether
When you might
need them
You never know
Something more
serious
In A MINOR SITUATION
Or
Basic first aid
techniques
Everyone
SHOULD LEARN
Whether
When you might
need them
You never know
Something more
serious
In A MINOR SITUATION
Or
Basic first aid
techniques
Everyone
SHOULD LEARN
FIRST AIDimmediate assistance
given to a casualty.
Suddenly
victims ill or injured
Before taken to hospital for
further treatment.
FIRST AIDimmediate assistance
given to a casualty.
To save life
Prevent more
injuries and infection
Quick
recovery
To
control bleeding
To
relief pain
Percentage level of knowledge in certain aspect.
DO YOU KNOW..In our county, the knowledge of CPR techniques still
low. Only 10-15% aware what are they doing. And most of them is medical staff.
Treatment of heart attack and fainting
victims, 44.1%
Basic knowledge of first
aid, 77.5%
Treatment of electric
shock, 55.5%
Treatment burns and
scald victims, 58.35%
Treatment of victims wound in
the workshop, 40.95%
basic k
nowledge of fi
rst ai
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burns a
nd scald
victi
ms
electric
shock
victi
ms
heart att
acks
and fa
inting
victim's w
ound in th
e works
hop0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
PERCENTAGE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE IN CERTAIN ASPECTS.
%
Perc
enta
ge,%
This Lead To The
IMPORTANCE Of Having
FIRST AID KIT .
This Lead To The
IMPORTANCE Of Having
FIRST AID KIT .
Incase, an Accident
happened BUT THE
HOSPITAL OR CLINIC FAR away .
What are we going to
do?
As we know, accidents happened
underestimate . So, be
aware ..prepare your kit.
Where
First-aid kit”
locate“Should
I
?
necessary to locate in our
facilities. “Each houses, no matter the age of who lives in that house”
“store in your vehicle, if something happen during the
journey”“Bring along your first aid kit
when you go for a holiday or outstation”
“For a building that are large, they should have the separate kit for each location and level “
Make sure it is easy to access. easy to
open.And
complet
e.
make your own kit by
preparing a list of item,
common items that
should have in the first aid kit.
Either you want
to buy from
internet and pharmacy
or
Where can I get first-aid kit?
THE CONTENT OF THE FIRST AID KIT.
bandages
Cotton wool
scissorsplasters
gauze
muscle pain ointments
Burn cream
glucose
Surgical blades
iodine/ spirit
Note book and pen
Pain killers
tweezers
gloves
Safety pins
splints
THE CONTENT OF THE FIRST AID KIT.
EXAMPLES of injuries and their
treatment.
BLEEDING.
Causes:-Motor accidents
FightingCuts from sharp
objectsfractures
Signs and symptoms(gene
ral):-Blood seen
PainWound
Dizzinessunconsciousnes
s
First aid management:-Sit or lie the casualty
downElevate effected part if
possibleApply direct pressure
Dress the woundReassure as you do the
aboveRefer to nearest
medical unit.NOSE BLEEDING
Sit the casualty uprightSlightly open the legs casualty
Pinch soft part at the nose(between eyes and breath through the mouth)
Get and place cold dump(wet)cloth or sponge the fore head.
Do the above every 5min for 30min.If continue bleeding, refer to medical unit.
WOUNDS
Signs and symptoms:-
PainWound
BleedingUnconsciousness
swelling
Types of wound:-1. Closed wounds-damage occurs under skin tissue
leaving the outer layer unbroken.2. open wounds-breakage in the continuity of skin.
Causes:-Blunt force e.g.
punch while fighting
Sharp forcesElectrical injuries
First aid management:-Safety
Reassure casualty and comfortable position
Remove the foreign body if possible
Raised the injured part Dress and bandage the affected
partChange dressing every day
Burn all used dressing not to spread infection
BURNS AND SCALDS
-Burns injuries caused by dry heat e.g. hot metals, iron. -Scalds are injuries caused by vapor or hot liquids First aid
management:-Safety
Pour plenty of cold running water over
partRefer or call for a
help
Signs and symptoms:-
PainRestlessness
BlistersPart becomes
warm*noteNever break blistersNever forcefully remove clothes form burnt skin
FAINTINGTemporary inadequate supply of oxygenated blood to the brain.
First aid management:-Ensure you and casualty safe
from dangerLie casualty on his/her back
Loosen any tight fittingsElevate the legs above the level
of heart.Give and ensure supply of fresh
airReassure casualty as you
administer first aid procedure
If the casualty recovers, explain what happened
and what you intend to doIf casualty doesn’t show signs such as improving
refer to medical unit.Give a cold sweet drink after
recovering
Causes:-Standing in the
sun for long hoursOver dosage of
drugsProlonged
hunger(fatigue)Diseases e.g.
Malaria, Tuberculosis
Signs and symptoms:-Swollen feet
RestlessDizziness
General bogy weaknessSweating
ThirstCollapsing suddenly
First-aid training.
SJAM LEADING First Aid training in
Malaysia.
Provides comprehensive, complete and practical First Aid training to
public
Helps community gain access to
first aid knowledge and health care Knowledgeable in
workings of the human body
and able to take better care of it.
Create caring society, willing
to help fellowmen in times of
needs
OR
FROM MANUAL
“HAVING first aid kit does not mean that you are
waiting for an accident to HAPPEN”“accidents are a
REALITY in life”
“whether you like or
not, it is always BEST TO BE READY”
references
M, Musalaba, ltd. (2010). First-Aid Training In Corroboration with Uganda Red Cross: Standard Chartered Bank. Slide 1-41.
Website St. John Ambulance of Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Retrieved from http://www.sjam.org.my/services/first-aid-training
C. R. Julian. (1989). “Training People in First Aid”, Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol.21 Iss: 3. Emerald Article: Training People in First Aid
S, Hashim. Y, Zakiri. (2010) ;Tahap Penguasaan Pertolongan Cemas Di Kalangan Pelajar-Pelajar Pendidikan Kemahiran Hidup (S.P.A.C.E) Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Retrieved from http://eprints.utm.my/11212/1/Tahap_Penguasaan_Pertolongan_Cemas_Di_Kalangan_Pelajar.pdf
J. D. Molana. (2011). First Aid. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/JharvieDwayneMolana/first-aid-6772293
PREPARED BY:-
NUR ATHIRAH BINTI ADMAN
2010960867BM111
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