First Aid Concepts for Short-Term Missionaries
Presented by Celia Munson (based heavily on materials by the
Philippine National Red Cross)
FIRST AID…FIRST AID…
Is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.
NOTE: This includes self NOTE: This includes self help if medical assistance help if medical assistance is not available or is is not available or is delayed.delayed.
Roles/Responsibilities
of the First Aider
Roles/Responsibilities
of the First Aider Act as a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.
It ends when the services of a physician begins.
It is not intended to compete with, or take the place of the services of the physician.
REMEMBER… Most REMEMBER… Most STM Missionaries STM Missionaries
are NOT are NOT certified to do certified to do
First Aid.First Aid.
REMEMBER… Most REMEMBER… Most STM Missionaries STM Missionaries
are NOT are NOT certified to do certified to do
First Aid.First Aid.
This training is to help you think clearly during times of emergency when no
other care or
caregiver is
available.
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Objectives of First Aid
Objectives of First Aid1.1. To To
alleviate alleviate suffering.suffering.
2.2. To prevent To prevent added/furtadded/further injury her injury or danger.or danger.
3.3. To prolong To prolong life.life.
What To Do????What To Do????
1.Plan your action.
2.Gather needed materials
3.Remember the initial response (AID)(AID)
4.Give instructions to helpers
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What is AID?What is AID?-ask for help
-intervene
-do no further harm
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Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
1. Survey the Scenew Is the scene safe?w What happened?w How many people
injured?w Are there bystanders
who can help?•Seek a trained CPR providerSeek a trained CPR provider
•Get consent to give care Get consent to give care
•Check for responsivenessCheck for responsiveness
2. Contact Emergency Services.
Do you know the emergency Do you know the emergency contacts in the country you contacts in the country you are in?are in?
-Fire?-Fire?
-Medical?-Medical?
-Police?-Police?
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
3. Do a Primary Survey of the Victim (AABBCC)-AAirway. Check airway. Head tilt and lift maneuver. Check for obstruction.
-BBreathing. Listen and feel for breathing for 10 seconds
-CCardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
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Cardiopulmonary Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationResuscitation
If the victim is not breathing and not moving apply CPR.
<30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths/ventilations for 5 cycles.>
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
4. Do a Secondary Survey of the Victim (checking the victim’s non-life-threatening condition)
-Head to toe examination -(If conscious)
interview the victim by asking for a SAMPLESAMPLE History
-Position the victim to a Recovery Position (lying on side) to avoid aspiration of vomit.
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
Emergency Action Emergency Action PrinciplesPrinciples
SAMPLESAMPLE HistorySAMPLESAMPLE History
SS Signs and Symptoms
AA Allergies
MM Medications
PP Past Medical History
LL Last Oral Intake
EE “Extra” Information
GOLDEN RULESGOLDEN RULES in Giving Emergency
Care
GOLDEN RULESGOLDEN RULES in Giving Emergency
CareA.A. What to DO:What to DO: -Do obtain consent, when
possible -Do think “the worst” -Do remember to identify
yourself to the victim -Do provide comfort and
emotional support. -Do respect victim’s
modesty and physical privacy.
(What to DO… (What to DO… continued)continued)
(What to DO… (What to DO… continued)continued)
-Do be as calm and as direct as possible
-Do care for the most serious injuries first.
-Do assist the victim with his/her prescription medications
-Do keep onlookers away from the injured person.
-Do handle the victim to a minimum
-Do loosen tight clothing
Golden Rules…Golden Rules…Golden Rules…Golden Rules…
2.2. What NOT to DO:What NOT to DO: -Do not let the victim
see his own injury. -Do not leave the victim
alone except to get help. -Do not assume the
victim’s obvious injuries are the only ones.
(NOT to DO (NOT to DO continued)continued)(NOT to DO (NOT to DO continued)continued)
-Do not make any unrealistic promises.
-Do not trust the judgment of a confused victim and require them to make decisions.
EMERGENCY RESCUE…EMERGENCY RESCUE…EMERGENCY RESCUE…EMERGENCY RESCUE…
… is a rapid movement of a
patient from an unsafe place to a place of safety.
How to recognize UNSAFE PLACES?UNSAFE PLACES?
How to recognize UNSAFE PLACES?UNSAFE PLACES?
Danger of fire or explosion Danger of toxic gases or asphyxia due to lack of oxygen
Serious traffic hazards Risk of drowning Danger of electrocution Danger of collapsing walls
TRANSFERTRANSFERTRANSFERTRANSFER
… is moving a patient from one place to another
AFTER giving first aid.
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Pointers to be Pointers to be observed during observed during
transfer…transfer…
Pointers to be Pointers to be observed during observed during
transfer…transfer…1. Victim’s airway must be
maintained open.2. Hemorrhages are controlled.3. Victim is safely maintained
in the correct position.4. Regular check of the
victim’s condition is made.5. Supporting bandages and
dressing remain effectively applied.
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