Republic of the Philippines

Batangas State University

Gov Pablo Borbon Main Campus II

College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts

Mechanical Engineering Department

ME 555

Mechanical Engineering Safety and Management

First Aid Seminar Narrative Report

Submitted to:

Engr Gerald T. Aguila

Submitted by:

ME – 5101

October 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Table of Contents 2

I. Background 3

II. Objectives 4

III. Program and Highlights 4

IV. Competencies Gained 6

V. Photos Taken 7

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I. Background

“Training Demonstration for First Aid” is a proactive seminar

conducted by the Mechanical Engineering Society as part of the five-day

celebration of Mechanical Engineering Week. It is made possible in

cooperation with the Red Cross Batangas Chapter headed by their Safety

Service Instructor/ Emergency Response Unit Team Leader Mr. Marlon

Bausan, RN. Moreover, Mr. Mark Eugene R. Dalisay, RN, and Ms.

Marithess Vianca Magsino, RN, members of the emergency response

units are the two presiding speakers. It is held at the Amphitheater, 4 th

Floor Ceafa Building, Batangas State University Main Campus II,

Alangilan, Batangas City. The said event commenced at 8:00 in the

morning and ended at 12 in the afternoon.

Philippine Red Cross has truly become the premier humanitarian

organization in the country, committed to provide quality life-saving

services that protect the life and dignity especially of indigent Filipinos in

vulnerable situations.

The story of the Philippine Red Cross is the story of men and

women from all walks of life who have dedicated themselves to the service

of humanity. It is the tale of hundreds of thousands of ordinary people who

devoted their time and resources to help the poorest of the poor.

Professionally trained and truly compassionate, these men and women

are ready to lend a helping hand to those in need – whoever, whenever

and wherever they may be.

In all its 67 years of reputable existence, the Philippine Red Cross

has lived through many changes that were intended to help more people.

Where it used to be involved only in providing blood and in disaster-

related activities, the Philippine Red Cross now focuses on a holistic

approach to uplift the condition of the most vulnerable. Where it used to

offer short-term palliatives, it now offers a wider array of humanitarian

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services ranging from preventive medicine to therapeutic counseling, to

youth leadership.

At present, the Philippine Red Cross provides six major services:

Blood Services, Disaster Management Services, Safety Services, Health

Services, Social Services, Red Cross Youth and Volunteer Services. All of

them embody the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross

and Red Crescent Movement – humanity, impartiality, neutrality,

independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. These values

guide and inspire all Red Cross staff and volunteers, to whom being a Red

Crosser is more than just a philosophy but a way of life.

II. Objectives

“Training Demonstration for First Aid” aims to impart knowledge

and gives a real-world display of first aid practice to be applied on

emergency scenarios and predicaments. Moreover it has the following

objectives:

to inculcate the relevance of first aid application to safety and

health procedures;

to elevate knowledge on performing basic first aid principles;

to offer specific information on the provisions of first aid for various

incidents;

to extend awareness on emergency action guidelines; and

to gain technical know-hows on proper patient or casualty handling.

III. Program and Highlights

First aid is indeed not just an extra part but an inevitable fragment

of safety and health. As the Mechanical Engineering Society gives

importance to this point, “Training on Demonstration for First Aid” is

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conducted. The event covers first aid topics ranging from a general

definition to a more specific emergency plan application.

First aid has been defined as the immediate care given to a person.

It is also an assessment and intervention that can be performed by a

concerned citizen. It is also noted that it does not imply medical treatment

and can never be a substitute for such.

Emergency principles have been discussed and include the

following procedures: surveying the scene, doing a primary survey and

conducting a secondary survey. Several questions must be answered in

surveying a scene such as “Is the scene safe?”, “What really happened?”,

and “Are there bystanders who can help?” Moreover, a primary survey

may mean the evaluation of a patient’s consciousness, airway, breathing

and circulation. In the secondary survey, checking the vital signs, doing a

head to toe exam and interviewing the victim is inevitable.

Several key points are further discussed such as the Golden Rules

in Giving Emergency Care/ Do’s and Don’ts, Emergency Rescue,

Hindrances of Giving a First Aid, Indications of Emergency Rescue and

Classification of Wounds.

The second part of the event covered the demonstration of Patient/

Casualty Handling and Bandaging Techniques. Different methods for

casualty handling is discussed. These methods include fireman’s carry,

supporting carry, arms carry, saddle carry, pack-strap carry, two man

supporting carry, two-man arms carry, two-man fore-and-aft carry, four

hand seat carry and two-hand seat carry. These movement efforts should

be organized and performed methodically. Each movement made in lifting

or moving a casualty should be performed as deliberately and as gently as

possible. Taking the tactical situation into consideration, casualties should

not be moved before the type and extent of their injuries are evaluated

and the required first aid or tactical combat casualty care is administered.

Moreover, bandaging techniques have three major key uses. First,

is in applying pressure on bleeding wounds. Second is for covering

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wounds and burns and lastly for providing support and immobilization for

broken bones, sprains and strains. Several bandaging techniques are

discussed such as chest bandage, hand bandage, arm sling and cravat

bandage.

IV. Competencies Gained

First aid is indeed an inseparable portion of safety and health

practice. There is more to first aid than just cleaning a cut and putting a

band aid on. Learning the basics may mean learning to save someone’s

life or even to save yours.

"Without proper action at proper time, danger awaits us with a

bigger face."

We must act on time when a person is injured. We must take care

of person the way it is meant, otherwise, a valuable life might be lost .We

need to understand how precious lives of people are and what importance

first-aid carries in saving these lives.

And as concerned citizens of this community we must take pride in

urging all Filipinos to take part in the heroism of learning and practicing

every bit of first aid principles as part of a safer world.

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V. Photos Taken

Training Demonstration

for First Aid is made

possible with the

cooperation of

Mechanical Engineering

Society and Red Cross

Batangas Chapter.

Before the seminar

officially started, several

students were chosen to

show their talents.

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Mr. Bausan while

discussing the basic

principles of giving initial

care

“First aid does not imply

medical treatment and

in by no means a

replacement for it”

Gentle, resourceful,

observant, tactful,

empathic and

respectful: the

characteristics of a first

aider one must possess.

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Another major topic

tackled in the said

event: Guidelines in

Giving Emergency

Care.

Not only students

participated in the

activity but the members

of the faculty as well.

The rest of the

Mechanical Engineering

Society as sessions are

ongoing. “To prolong life

is the main objective of

first aid application.”

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Another part of the

seminar is the

demonstration of proper

patient/casualty

handling.

Mr. Dalisay discussed

the general procedures

for patient/casualty

handling.

Selected students

participated in the actual

demonstration of

patient/casualty

handling methods.

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Student’s showing

several lifting

procedures in an

evacuation scenario.

“Supporting Carry”, one

of the basic lifts that can

be applied ding

emergency.

“Arm’s Carry”, another

type of patient handling

method performed.

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The arms carry is useful

in carrying casualty for a

short distance (up to 50

meters) and for placing

a casualty on a litter.

In manual evacuation,

individuals performing

the evacuation are

referred to as bearers.

“Two-Hand Seat Carry”

is another method

demonstrated.

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In the two-hand seat

carry, each bearer

passes his arms under

the casualty’s thighs

and back and grasps

the other bearer’s

wrists.

Ms. Magsino as she

discussed about safe

bandaging and dressing

techniques.

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Bandages are any clean

cloth materials sterile or

not use to hold the

dressing in place.

“Arm Sling” is one of the

bandaging techniques

that are demonstrated.

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“Cravat for the Forearm”

is another bandaging

method performed.

Certificate of

Appreciation has been

given to the cooperating

team of Red Cross

Batangas Chapter.

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“Take time to learn First

Aid and CPR. It saves

lives. And it works.”

“Be a life saver. Save a

life.”

“The life you save may

be your own. Learn First

Aid.”

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