Final first aid slides (handout)

Introductory to First Aid ,[object Object],[object Object]

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The Aim of First Aid? Learn these 3 ‘P’s: P reserve life P revent further injury P romote recovery Introductory to First Aid

Diagnosis Nosebleed ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object], The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Heart Attack Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in many parts of the world. In Singapore, heart attack is the number 2 killer after cancer. (Source : Health Promotion Board )

Diagnosis Heart Attack ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object], The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Do you how many degree of burns are there? BURNS

Guess what degree of burn has the person suffered? BURNS

Diagnosis Burns ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object], The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis Burns ,[object Object],Chemical Burn ● Remove the chemical causing burn by washing the skin under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. ● Remove all clothing or jewellery that may be contaminated by the chemical. ● After washing, apply a cool, wet cloth on the burn to relieve pain ● Over this, loosely wrap a dry sterile dressing or clean cloth. Electrical Burn ● Call for an ambulance immediately ● Look out if there is any contact with the electrical source ● Turn off the electrical source or try to move it by using a non –conducting object ● Prevent shock by lying the child down and raising the legs with an object, eg: Pill ow The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis Shock (After injury or a traumatic event) Look for: Signs of shock include shallow, fast breathing; rapid pulse becoming weaker; pale, cold and sweaty skin. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object], The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis Severed fingertip ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Twisted Knee or Sprained Ankle Exercising it will not make it go away nor lessen the swelling! Remember the acronym RICE : • R est the injured area. • I ce it for 20 minutes at a time (at 20-40 minute intervals) for the first 24 hours. • C ompress lightly with a bandage if you’ve managed to treat it before the swelling has developed. • E levate it over the level of the heart if possible to minimize swelling. The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis Seizures or Epileptic Fits ,[object Object], The Do’s & Don’ts for First Aid Treatments

Sample - SJAS Adult First Aid Course Card

First Aid Courses are offered at the following places:- ● St John’s Ambulance Association - Located at Beach road ● Singapore Red Cross Society - Located at Penang lane ● Singapore First Aid Training Centre - Located at People’s Park Complex Looking for supplies for First Aid? You can find it at First Aid Supplies Pte Ltd – Website: http://www.firstaid.com.sg/index.htm Useful Links related to First Aid

1) Under applications, search “First Aid” http://iphoneapplicationlist.com/app/ifirstaid-lite/id295238909/ 2) You will find a white cross logo stated iFirst Aid Lite. 3) Download and enjoy the free application. iFirst Aid Lite First Aid Application for Apple iPhone

Credits Narrator Bryan Pore Narrator Corinna Chia Narrator Parveen Injured member Joelle Toh Demonstrator Zakia

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