Module First Aid
Module First Aid
Is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill. It include self-help and
home care if medical assistance is not available or is delayed.
1. Basic Equipment
Spine board
Short board’s
Sets of splints
Blankets
Open wound- A break in the skin or mucous membrane; or the protective skin layer is damage.
Kinds of bleeding
1. Capillary- this type of bleeding ex expected in all minor cuts, scratches and abrasion
2. Venous- characterized by an even flow of blood
3. Arterial- characterized by an irregular spurting of blood
Burns - is an injury involving the skin including muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels.
- Results from heat. Chemicals, electricity or solar or other forms of radiation
Common Causes
1. Carelessness with match and cigarette smoking
2. Scald from hot liquid
3. Defective heating cooking and electrical equipment
4. Immersion in overheated bath water
5. Use of such chemical, as strong acids and strong detergents
Factors Determine the Seriousness of Burns
1. Depth
a. Superficial (First Degree) involve only the top layer of the skin the epidermis
b. Partial (Second –degree) involve the epidermis and some portion of the dermis
c. Full thickness (Third-degree) extend through all skin layer and involve subcutaneous
2. Location of the burn
a. Hands
b. Feet
c. Face
d. Chest
e. Genitals
3. Victim’s age and medical condition
2. Chemical Burns-a wide range agents is capable of causing tissue damage and death on contact with
the skin
3. Electrical Burns- the injury severity from exposure to electrical current depends on the type of current
the (direct or alternating current) voltage, the area of the body exposed and the duration of contact
2. Chemical Burn
- Use your finger to keep the eye open as wide as possible
- Flush the eye with water immediately. Hold the victim’s head under a faucet or pour water into the
eye from any clean container for at least 20 mins continuously and gently
Tell the victim to roll eyeball as much as possible to help wash out the eye
-Loosely bandage both eyes with cold wet dressings
-Seek medical attention
4. Foreign Object
- Try flushing the object out by rinsing the eye gently with warm water
-Examine the lower lid by pulling it down gently. If you can see the object, remove it with a
moistened gauze or clean cloth
-Many foreign bodies lodge under the upper eyelid
Bandaging Techniques
1. Triangular bandage
Open Phase
Head; topside
Face; back of the head
Chest; back of the chest
Hand; foot
Cravat Phase
Forehead; eye
Ear; check; jaw
Shoulder; hip
Arm; leg
Elbow; knee (straight; bent)
Palm pressure bandage
Palm bandage of open hand
2. Roller Bandage
Spiral
Open
Closed
Spiral reverse
Figure of eight
Recurrent with spinal turns
Shock- is a depressed condition of many body vital functions due of enough blood to circulate throughout
the body following serious injuries
Basic Cause of Shock
1. Pump failure The heart does not generate enough energy to moved the blood trough the system
2. Hypovolemia Blood or fluid loss from blood vessels decrease blood volume usually result of bleeding and
result in adequate perfusion
3. Blood vessels dilate The blood vessels can dilate enough that the blood within them, even through it is
normal volume is in adequate to fill the system and provide efficient perfusion
Causes
1. Severe bleeding 6. Anaphylaxis
2. Crashing injury 7. Shell bomb and bullet wound
3. Infection 8. Rupture of tubal pregnancies
4. Heart attack
5. Perforations
Danger of Shock
1. Lead to death
2. Predisposes body to infections
3. Leads to loss of the body parts
Kinds of Shock
1. Cardiogenic Shock The victim is in a shock as result of a heart attack
2. Anaphylactic Shock Develop when an individual comes in contact with a foreign proteins substance
know as allergen which has becomes sensitive
3. Hypovolemic Shock Commonly a result of fluid or blood loss, also result fro severe thermal burns
4. Psychogenic Shock or Fainting The result is temporary deduction of blood supply to the brain
because the blood momentarily pools in the dilated vessels in the other parts of the body
5. Neurogenic Shock Accompanies spinal cord injury is best treated by a combination of all know
supported measures
6. Metabolic Shock The result of an illness that has been present for a long time or has been extremely
over the brief period
7. Respiratory Shock The proper emergency management of shock as a result of inadequate respiration
involves the immediate securing and maintaining of an airway
8. Septic Shock some patients who have severe bacterial infection, toxins (poison) can be penetrated by
the bacteria of by infected body tissue
Poison Any substance solid, liquid or gas that tends to impair health or causes death when introduced into
the body or onto he skin surface
Causes
Common in suicide attempts
Occasional accidental poisoning
Emergency Rescue
Is a rapid movement of patient from unsafe place to place of safety
Transfer Moving a patient from one place to another after giving first aid
1. The first aider may need to initiate of the patient to shelter, home or medical aid. Skill in the use of
simple technique of transfer must be practiced and selection and use of correct method is necessary.
1. Nature and severity of the injury
2. Size of the victim
3. Physical capabilities of the first aider
4. Number of personnel and equipment available
5. Nature of evacuation route
6. Distance to be covered
7. Sex of the victim (last consideration)
2. Pointers to be observe during transfer
1. Victim’s survey must be maintained open
2. Hemorrhage is controlled
3.Vicitm is safely maintain in the correct position
4. Regular check of the victim’s condition is made
5. Supporting bandages and dressing remain effectively applied
6. The method of transfer is safe, comfortable and as speedy as circumstances permit
7. The patients body is moved as one unit
8. The taller first aiders stay at the head of the victim
9. First aider/bearers must observed ergonomics in lifting and moving of the patient
3. Methods of transfer
One man assist/carries/drags
Assist to walk
Carry in arms (cradle)
Pack strap carry
Piggy back
Fireman’s carry
Fireman’s drag
Blanket drag
Armpit/shoulder drag
Cloth drag
Feet drag
Inclined drag(head first-passing a stairway)
Two man carries
Assist to walk
Four-hand seat
Hands as a liter
Carry by extremities
Fireman’s carry with assistance
Three man carries
Bearers along aside (for narrow alleys)
Hammock carry
Four/Six/Eight-man carry
Blanket (demonstrate the insertion, testing lifting of blanket)
Improvised stretcher using two poles with:
Blanket
Empty sacks
Shirts or coats
Triangular bandages
Triage the process use in sorting into categories of priority for care and transport base on the severity of
injuries and medical emergencies
1. The START (Simple triage and Rapid Treatment)is one method of triage that has proven to be
effective. Patients evaluation is based on three primary observation
Respiration
Perfusion
Mental Status
Under this system patients are tagged for easy recognition
2. Tagging of patient
Priority one (red tag) immediate care life threatening
Airway and breathing difficulties
Cardiac arrest if sufficient personnel are available
In controlled or suspected severe bleeding
Severe head injury
Severe medical problems; poisoning, diabetic and cardiac emergencies
Open chest or abdominal wounds
shock
Priority two (yellow tag) urgent care; can delay transport and treatment to one hour
Burns
Major or multiple fractures
Back injuries w/ or w/o spinal cord damage
Priority three (green tag) delayed care; can delay transport and treatment to one hour
Previously mortal wounds where death appears reasonable certain
Obvious dead
Priority four (black tag) no care required patients is dead
Common Causes
1. Vehicular Accidents
2. Motor bike Accidents
3. Mishandling of tools and equipment
4. Falls
5. Sports
General guidelines
Always care for wounds before applying a splint
Splint an injury in the position in which you found it. You will need strong support to make splint
The splint must extend both above the injured area to keep it immobilized
Secure the splint to uninjured parts of the body
Make sure any knots are not pressing the injury, tie them securely but not so tight that circulation is
impaired
Check pulse, motor and sensory (PMS) before and after splinting
Extrication – the removal of the victim from the difficult situation or position or removal of a patient from a
wrecked car or other place of entrapment
Elements of Rescue
In work phase follows
L-Locate
A-Access
S-Stabilize
T-Transport
Principles of Extrication
Evaluation (size up) the situation
Locate all victims
Provide for the safety of rescue personnel and the patients
Secure the scene
Gain access of the patient
Provide emergency medical care (stabilize the patient)
Disentangle the patient
Prepare the patient for transfer
Transfer the patient
Spinal Injury Management
Environmental Emergency
Cold Emergency
Hypothermia- exposure to extreme cold for a short or moderate cold for along time
1. Mild Hypothermia the patients will present with cold skin and shivering and will still be alert and oriented
2. Severe Hypothermia- patient may become unresponsive. This is true medical emergency that can lead to
death
Frostbite- Local cooling of distant parts of the body (nose, fingers and toes). Severe cooling causes
constriction of blood vessel compromising the blood supply that may cause tissue damage.
First Aid
Remove the patient from cold environment
Protect the area from further damage
Re-warm the area by immersing in water just above normal body temperature
Massage application of ice water , movement and extreme heat are contraindicated
Cover the warmed extremity by sterile dressing and bring the patient to the nearest medical facility.
Heat Emergency
1. Heat Cramps a muscular pain and spam due to largely loss of salt from the body in sweating or to
inadequate in take of salt
2. Heat Exhaustion response to heat characterized by fatigue
3. Heat Stroke or Sunstroke a response to heat characterized by extremely high body temperature and
disturbance of sweating mechanism
Medical Emergencies
1. Stroke is a condition that occurs when a blood o to the brain is interrupted long enough to cause
damage
2. Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body uses food. It causes blood sugar level in the
blood to be high
Types of Diabetes:
Insulin Shock- when to much insulin is in the body.
Diabetic Coma- happen when there is too much sugar and too little insulin in the blood and the body
cells do not get enough nourishment
3. Seizures – sudden voluntary muscle contraction usually due to uncontrolled electrical activity on the
brain.
Febrile Seizures a high temperature does not necessary mean the victim is seriously ill.
Human Body
Anatomical Position- a patient body stands erect with arms down at the sides, palm facing you
1. Supine position – the px is lying face up on his or her back
2. Prone position – the px is lying face down on his or her stomach
3. Lateral position – the px is lying on her left or right side
4. Superior – means towards or closer to the head
5. Inferior- means toward or close to the feet
6. Anterior- means toward the front
7. Posterior- means toward the back
8. Medial- means toward the midline or center
9. Lateral- refers to the left or right of the midline
10. Proximal- means close or near the point of reference (near the surface)
11. Distal- means distant or far away from the point of reference
12. Superficial- means near the surface (outside the skin)
13. Deep- means remote or far from the surface-muscle
14. Internal- means inside the body nerves
15. External- means outside of the body skin
Cravat Phase
Open Palm
Palm Pressure
Ear/Chick/Jaw
Head crown/Eyes/Neck
Elbow/Knee
Forearm/Foreleg
Shoulder/Hip
Open Phase
Head Topside
Hand/Foot
Armsling/Under armsling
Infant CPR Procedures
Used Brachial Artery
THE SCENE IS SAFE
I HAVE 1 VICTIM
I AM _____________ A TRAINED FIRST AIDER
I PUT MY GLOVES ON
CAN I HELP?
Baby baby are you okay? (2x tap on his feet )
THE VICTIM IS UNRESPONSIVE
HELP ACTIVATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPORT BACK TO ME AS I ASSESS THE
VICTIM
The nose is clear the mouth is clear
(Do LLF 5 sec) 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010
THE VICTIM IS BREATHLESS
(give initial 2 blows on the moth and nose)
(BLOW) air bounces back
(BLOW) air bounces back
THERE IS AN OBSTRUCTION
(PERFORM 5 BACK BLOWS) count 1 2 3 4 5
OBSTRUCTION SEEN OBTRUCTION REMOVE
(PERFORM 5 CHEST THRUST) count 1 2 3 4 5
(GVIE 2 INITIAL BLOWS)
(BLOW) air enters to the lungs
(BLOW) air enters to the lungs
(DO LLF 5secs)count 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010
INTERVIEW
Symptoms Allergy Medication Past illness Last meal Event
Child CPR Procedures
Used Carotid Artery
Hey Hey are you okay? (2x tap the child shoulder)
THE VICTIM IS UNRESPONSIVE
HELP ACTIVATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPORT BACK TO ME AS I ASSESS THE
VICTIM
The nose is clear the mouth is clear
(Do LLF 5 sec) 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005
THE VICTIM IS BREATHLESS
(give initial 2 blows on the moth and nose)
(BLOW) air enters to the lungs
(BLOW) air enters to the lungs
DO LLF FOR 10 seconds. count 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010
INTERVIEW
Symptoms Allergy Medication Past illness Last meal Event