1. Basic First Aid Pwr Point Presentation

WELCOME TO

Basic First Aid Course

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Class Policy

• Registration

• Attendance

• Safety Induction

• Staff Involvement

• Phone use rules

• Smoking rules

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Course Tentative

10:45 – 11:15 Theory

11:15 – 12:45 Scenario Practice in groups

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Course Overview

• OSHA 1994 (Act 514) Section 15 (1)

• The Factories and Machinery Act 1967

(Act 139) Regulation 38 Section 25

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Course Overview

• Provide Basic First Aid Knowledge and Skills.

• Provide positive training and confidence to use the skills without hesitation and assist those in need, before ERT or medical professionals arrive.

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Objectives

• The Definition of Emergency

• The Principle of Emergency Responder

• Location of the First Aid Kit

• First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

• First Aid Action and Management

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The Definition of Emergency

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Non breathing patient

INJURIES:

Accident

Serious Injury

Serious bleeding

Bone Fractures

ILLNESS:

Heart attack

Stroke

Asthma

Epilepsy

Choking

Life threatening condition which requires

immediate care

The Definition of Emergency

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• Emergency Situation

• Emergency Responder / First Aider

• First Aid Kit

The Principle of Emergency Responder

Emergency Management:

1.Self Rescue

2.People around or Third party

3.Patient

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“NEVER BE A SECOND VICTIM !!!”

The Principle of Emergency Responder

Emergency Management: • Emergency control• Barrier use

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“NEVER BE A SECOND VICTIM !!!”

Location of First Aid Kit

Clearly displayed and luminous

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Location of First Aid Kit

Platform Installation

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Location of First Aid Kit

Helicopter

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Location of First Aid Kit

Life Boat / TEMPSC

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Location of First Aid Kit

Life Raft

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First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

First Aid General Guide Book

First Aid Box Content

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First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

• WOUND DRESSING (sterile pad & Bandage) medium and large are provided for dressing wounds

• PLASTERS (20) for minor wounds

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First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

• TRIANGULAR BANDAGE mainly used for arm sling in fractures involving the shoulder, arm or wrist. If folded they can be used to secure a splint. They can also be used for head bandage.

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First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

• PARAFFIN GAUZE BURN DRESSING used in dressing burns, where any raw area needs to be covered. Can also be uses as a non adherent dressing against a wound under one of the standard dressings.

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• ANTISEPTIC (CETRIMIDE) CREAM for external use only. Apply to Burn, Wounds, or Minor Cuts or Abrasion.

• ANALGESIC TABLET used to relieve pain (warning; must read the instruction on container)

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First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

• POLYHENE BAG for hand or foot burns and wounds. Clean and treat the wound. Then carefully place it into the polythene bag and seal with adhesive tape. Ensure bag is dry before tape is applied.

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First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

First Aid Kit Awareness and Use

Maintenance and Care

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First aid check list

The E.g. of Life Boat First Aid Kit Contains:

1.36 Unit Hips Complete Box - 1 each 2.Ammonia Inhalants Wipes - 6 each 3.Acetaminophen Tablets - 1 100 pack 4.Dressing Wound - 2 each 5.Dressing Wound - 2 each 6.Rectangular Elastic - 5 x 7.5cm - 6 each 7.Gauze Square Bulk - 1 yd - 3 each 8.Gauze Bandage Sterile - 4" x 10 yds - 4 rolls9.Cotton Balls - 25's - 3 boxes 10.Safety Pins Asst 4l 4m 4s bag 11.White Petroleum Jelly - 17g each 12.Scissors Kit Style 4 - 1 each 13.Dextrosol Energy Tablets - 5 14 packs 14.First Aid Pocket Guide (Shield) - 1 each 15.Bandage Flannel - 6 x 6 yds - 1 roll 16.Triangular Bandage - 36" - 5 each

First Aid Action and Management

Brain cells only can live for 4-6 minutes after the heart stops.

Non breathing patient requiring CPR

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First Aid Action and Management

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First Aid Action and Management

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• Activate the Alarm/ EMS• Use Barriers• Open Airway• 30 x Chest Compressions• Breathing Check• 2 Rescue Breath• Recovery Position• Get professional help

First Aid Action and Management D

DANGER (STOP, THINK, ACT)

EVALUATE THE SAFETY OF THE AREA FOR YOUR SELF, PEOPLE AROUND AND PATIENT

RRESPONSE (CALL FOR HELP, ACTIVATE EMERGENCY ALARM)

RE-CHECK THE SELF PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (GLOVE & POCKET MASK)

RESPONSIVE CHECK ON PATIENT “ARE YOU OK..? 3 X, I’M AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER

MAY I HELP YOU”

CCHEST COMPRESSION 30 X

COMPRESSION RATE x 100 PER MINUTE

FIRMLY PUSH 2 INCH / 5 CM

A AIRWAY OPEN (HEAD TILT CHIN LIFT)

APPLY BREATHING CHECK (LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL) FOR 10 SECOND

B2 GENTLE RESCUE BREATH

EACH BREATH LAST FOR 2 SECOND

JUST ENOUGH TO RISE THE CHEST

CONTINUE CAB STEP UNTIL PATIENTS BREATHING RETURN OR HELP ARRIVE

RECOVERY POSITION ON LEFT SIDE DOWN AFTER BREATHING RETURN

PROTECT THE AIRWAY CONTINIOUSLY

PROVIDE OXYGEN

3 X

First Aid Action and Management

Recovery position and provide oxygen

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Choking

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Choking symptoms• Hand on the throat• Gasping for air• Turning blue, coloring to the

skin, can be seen earliest around the face, lips, and fingernail beds. You may see this, but other critical choking signs would appear first.

ChokingChoking Adult

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Heimlich Maneuver

Hypothermia Prevention at Sea

H.E.L.P POSTURE HUDDLE POSTURE

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First Aid Action and Management

Hypothermia Prevention at Sea

Treatment• Protect from wind

• Cover with blanket

• Keep patient laying down

• Keep a patient legs elevated

• Do Not give alcohol

• Do Not give caffeine drinks

• Get professional help

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First Aid Action and Management

Reporting an Accident• Check HSE procedures.

• Use assistance.

• Ask questions.

• Perform as position found.

• Unusual Breathing.

• Wounds, Bleeding,

• Discoloration or Deformities.

• Swelling around the joint.

• Body Temperature

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First Aid Action and Management

• Head • Neck• Chest• Abdomen• Pelvis• Extremities• Posterior

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First Aid Action and Management

Head-to-toe injury Assessment

illness assessmentVital signs / Respiration

The average breathing

rate for adult is 12-20

breaths per minute, if

less than 8 or more than

24 breaths per minute

patient probably needs

immediate medical care.

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First Aid Action and Management

illness assessment• Vital sign/Pulse

The average pulse rate

is 60-80 beats per

minute. Find pulse at

carotid artery, Count the

number of beats in 30

Seconds then multiply by 2.

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First Aid Action and Management

Reporting an Accident

Write down all the assessment

findings and provide the

information to medical carers .

Your Name:…………….

Contact:…………………

Date:…………………….

Time:…………………….

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First Aid Action and Management

Summary

• The Definition of Emergency • The Principles of Emergency Responder • Location of the First Aid Kit• First Aid Kit Awareness and Use • First Aid Action and Management

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CONGRATULATIONS