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This document provides an overview and agenda for a basic first aid course. The course covers key topics like the definition of an emergency, principles for emergency responders, locating first aid kits, first aid kit awareness and use, and first aid actions and management. The agenda includes sections on course policies, an overview, objectives, definitions, principles, kit locations and uses, and specific first aid protocols for conditions like breathing emergencies, bleeding, fractures, and more. Participants will learn critical first aid knowledge and skills to assist those in need before emergency responders arrive.
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Basic First Aid PWR Point Presentation

This document provides an overview and agenda for a basic first aid course. The course covers key topics like the definition of an emergency, principles for emergency responders, locating first aid kits, first aid kit awareness and use, and first aid actions and management. The agenda includes sections on course policies, an overview, objectives, definitions, principles, kit locations and uses, and specific first aid protocols for conditions like breathing emergencies, bleeding, fractures, and more. Participants will learn critical first aid knowledge and skills to assist those in need before emergency responders arrive.
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WELCOME TO

Basic First Aid Course


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Class Policy
Registration Attendance Safety Induction Staff Involvement Phone use rules Smoking rules

Course Tentative
10:45 11:15 11:15 12:45 Theory Scenario Practice in groups

Course Overview
OSHA 1994 (Act 514) Section 15 (1) The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139) Regulation 38 Section 25

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.

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

The Definition of Emergency


Life threatening condition which requires immediate care

Non breathing patient


INJURIES: Accident Serious Injury Serious bleeding Bone Fractures ILLNESS: Heart attack Stroke Asthma Epilepsy Choking

The Definition of Emergency


Emergency Situation Emergency Responder / First Aider First Aid Kit

The Principle of Emergency Responder


NEVER BE A SECOND VICTIM !!!
Emergency Management: 1. Self Rescue 2. People around or Third party 3. Patient

The Principle of Emergency Responder


NEVER BE A SECOND VICTIM !!!
Emergency Management: Emergency control Barrier use

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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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First Aid Kit Awareness and Use


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


Maintenance and Care
First aid check list

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


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 36 Unit Hips Complete Box - 1 each Ammonia Inhalants Wipes - 6 each Acetaminophen Tablets - 1 100 pack Dressing Wound - 2 each Dressing Wound - 2 each Rectangular Elastic - 5 x 7.5cm - 6 each Gauze Square Bulk - 1 yd - 3 each Gauze Bandage Sterile - 4" x 10 yds - 4 rolls Cotton Balls - 25's - 3 boxes Safety Pins Asst 4l 4m 4s bag White Petroleum Jelly - 17g each Scissors Kit Style 4 - 1 each Dextrosol Energy Tablets - 5 14 packs First Aid Pocket Guide (Shield) - 1 each Bandage Flannel - 6 x 6 yds - 1 roll Triangular Bandage - 36" - 5 each

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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


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

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First Aid Action and Management


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DANGER (STOP, THINK, ACT) EVALUATE THE SAFETY OF THE AREA FOR YOUR SELF, PEOPLE AROUND AND PATIENT RESPONSE (CALL FOR HELP, ACTIVATE EMERGENCY ALARM)

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


RESPONSIVE CHECK ON PATIENT ARE YOU OK..? 3 MAY I HELP YOU CHEST COMPRESSION 30 X

X, IM AN EMERGENCY RESPONDER

C A

COMPRESSION RATE x 100 PER MINUTE FIRMLY PUSH 2 INCH / 5 CM AIRWAY OPEN (HEAD TILT CHIN LIFT) APPLY BREATHING CHECK (LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL) FOR 10 SECOND 2 GENTLE RESCUE BREATH

3X

EACH BREATH LAST FOR 2 SECOND


JUST ENOUGH TO RISE THE CHEST CONTINUE STEP UNTIL PATIENTS BREATHING RETURN OR HELP ARRIVE RECOVERY POSITION ON LEFT SIDE DOWN AFTER BREATHING RETURN PROTECT THE AIRWAY CONTINIOUSLY PROVIDE OXYGEN

CAB

First Aid Action and Management


Recovery position and provide oxygen

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Choking
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.
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Choking
Choking Adult Heimlich Maneuver

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First Aid Action and Management


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-to-toe injury Assessment Head Neck Chest Abdomen Pelvis Extremities Posterior
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First Aid Action and Management


illness assessment
Vital 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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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

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