STANDARDFIRSTAID - SESSIONI
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Introduc'tionto first aid
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Emergencyaction plan
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Use of triangular bandage
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2. Ams of First Ald The three aims of First Ald are to Preservelifel savelife
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3. Role of first aider The role of the frst aider is to '
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4. Take note ' Your knowledgeand skills have limitations ' Your responslbilitlesbeginwhen you arriw atthe sceneand contlnueuntil medlcalaid arrlws or the casualty recoven' ' ldentifyyourself,get permissionto give care,and explainthe help to be given t Makesure you practicewhat you have beentaught
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PLAN EMERGENCYACTION 1. Checkthescene 2. Callfor help 3. Gheckand care for the casualty . Doprimarysurvey . Dosecondary survey
PLAN EMERGENCYACTIOTiI
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Place a pressure pad
Bring the sides to the front
Fold in alittle at forehead
Tie a knot at the center of forehead
Brings the bandage to the back
Cross the bandage abovethe Apex
Pull down the Apex to securethe padding
Fold up the Apex and tuck it in
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Put padding and start the broad bandage at the back of the victim
Tie the knot on the oppositeof the injuries
Secure one side of the pad
Secure the pad on the other end, to keep the dressing in place
Side View
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Place a padding
Use a broad bandage to secure the padding
Tie a knot on the arm
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Cross the bandage beneath the armpit
Place the broad bandage on the opposite of the cheek
Place one end of the bandage on the top of the crown, while the other end to secure the pad
Same side of the injury, do a twist
Open up the broad bandage to support the pad
Bring it across to the forehead and tie the knot on the opposite side of the injury
CHEEKIJAW BANDAGE
Tuck in the bandage to securethe pad
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Place a padding
Secure the long end of the bandage to the Apex
Use another bandrB€, place the Apex on the same side as the pad
View of a complete Chest Dressing
Tuck in a little at the chest and bring both ends to the back of the victim
Secure one end of the bandage
Ask victim to place hand on the padding to apply pressure
CHESTBANDAGE "f #rzfr + 6r?ri* RED CROSSTRAININGCENTRE
Apply Elevation sling to securethe hand over pad to apply direct pressure
Place a padding
Secureround the wrist region and tie a knot facing the palm
Placevictim's palm on the baseof the triangular bandage
Pull the Apex to securethe pad
Fold Apex towards the baseof the bandage
Crossboth sidesof the bandageabove the Apex
Tuck in the Apex
Apply Elevation sling
PALM BANDAGE + F=f r f *, Hi* RED C R OSS T R AIN IN G C EN T R E
Place a padding
Tie a knot abovethe pad
Place another triangular bandage over the pad
FoId in the Apex and tuck it in
Fold in the bandage and bring it to the back
Cross over and bring it to the top of the pad
Elbow Bandage
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Securethe elbow bandagewith Open Arm Sling
Place the triangular bandageagainstthe chestwith Apex towards the elbow
Bring the other end of the bandage to the other shoulder
Securethe sling with a knot on the opposite side of the injury
Immobilize the Open Arm Sling with a broad bandageto prevent movement
OF SHOULDER DISLOCATION
(oPENARMSLING) FHtrSHHIT RED CROSSTRAININGCENTRE
Apply an Open Arm Sling and immobilize it with two broad bandages: I - below the Fracture I - above the Fracture
FRACTURE SITE
FRACTURE UPPERARM -t€€Etfr RED CROSSTRAININGCENTRE
Twist the end to securethe elbow region
Place a splint on the injured site
Securethe splint with a narrory bandage
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OPEN ARM SLING ATID IMMOBILISATTON WITHOUT USING A SPLINT
Immobilize the fracture with a Broad Bandage
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Place the arm on the uninjured site
Placea Triangular bandageon the elevatedarm, with Apex towards the elbow
Tuck in the hand first
Tuck in the rest of the bandage
Bring the rest to the back of victim and securea knot and a immobilization
Do a fold to secure the elbow region
Twist at the elbow region
COLLARBONEFRACTURE sH€'€tfr RED CROSSTRAININGCENTRE
Place a pad over the affected finger
Do a fold to secure the elbow region
Elevate the affected arm
Twist at the elbow region
Tuck in the hand first
Tuck in the rest of the bandage
Bring the rest to the back of victim and securea knot and a immobilization
FRACTUREFINGERS +{a,/#H#ilffitft RED CROSSTRAININGCENTRE
Place a Broad Bandageacrossthe chest
Place r 2nd Broad Bandage below the elbow
Place a 3rd Broad Bandage around the wrist region
(UNABLETO BEND) ELBOWFRACTURE ,lF,F Etfr( [$g$TBgtrS ) RED CROSSTRAININGCENTRE
ROLLERBANDAGING Using CrepeBandage 1. A p p l y i n g on awound STEP1
STEP2
1 . P lac e t a i l o f b a n d a g e b e l o w w o u n d
1. Workingfromthe insideof the limb outwards,make2 straightturnswith headof the bandageto anchorit in place.
STEP3
STEP4
1. Covertwo thirdsof the previousturn.
turnsin a spiral 1. Finishwithoverlapping method.
STEP5
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or supporting sprains) 2. HAND/ FOOT( for holdingdressing STEP 1
STEP2
1. P lac e t a i l o n i n s i d eo f w ri s t a n d make two straightturns over wrist.
1. Fromthe thumbsideof the wrist, takethe bandagediagonally acrossthe injuredpalmso that top edgeof the bandagetouches the baseof the nailof the index finger.
STEP3
STEP 4
1. Takethe bandageacrossthe back of the fingersso thatthe upper edgetouchesthe baseof the nail of the littlefinger. 2. Bringthe bandagediagonally acrossthe injuredpalm.
1. Repeatthe processand covertwo thirds.
STEP5
Maketwostraightturnsacrosswrist.
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sprains) 3. ELBOW( for holdingdressingor supporting STEP 1
STEP2
1. S uppor t i n j u re dl i mb w i th e l b o w slightlyflexed. 2. P lac e t a i l o f b a n d a g eo n i n s i d eo f elbow an d w i n d th e b a n d a g ea ro u n d the joint twice.
1. Move the head of the bandagebel ow the joint.
STEP3
STEP4
1. M ov e t h e h e a d d i a g o n a l l yfro m th e inside of the elbow to above the joint.
1. Repeatdiagonalturns,in a figure-of -eight,coveringtwo thirdsand ending off withtwo straightturnsabovethe joint.
sprains). 4. KNEE( for holdingdressingor supporting Sameas elbow
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5. EYE STEP 1
STEP2
1. Placetailof bandageon the sideof injuredeye and maketwo straightturn aroundforehead.
1. Move head of bandagebel ow ear.
STEP3
STEP4
1. Movebandageacrosscheekto cover injuredeye.
1. Movingacrossthe head
STEP5
1. Repeatstepstillbandageis finished.
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6. S H O U L D E R STEP 1
1. Placebandageon the upperarm againstthe pad
STEP2
1. Maketwoturnsaroundthe upperarm.
ST EP3
STEP4
to 1. Moveheadof bandagediagonally the backof the victim.
1. Bringthe headof bandageto the Frontof the chest.
STEP5
STEP6
1. Go two roundsto keepthe dressingin place.
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7. HEAD S T EP1
STEP2
1. Secure the pad at the top of the head
1. Move the head of the bandage round the face to the end of the tail.
STEP3
STEP4
l.Twist at the side of the tail and bring it across the back of the head.
1. Fromthe backof the head, Secureacrossthe forehead.
S T EP5
1. Go two roundsto keepthe dressingin placeand tie a knotat the sideof the forehead. THE HEADBANDAGECAN BE USEFORWOUNDSANY WHERE ON THE SCALP.
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