STANDARDFIRSTAID - SESSIONI

SESSION I saGrPoiEnocic€sociErY

THEORY

' Introduc'tionto first aid

' Emergencyaction plan

' Recoveryposition
' Firct ald klt

' Use of triangular bandage

. Mdeo
Examination yihl signs&
of casuaity,
oHaini4 history.
' Demo and practical
Inhoductionto tdangular
bandage
. Folding, ging
stodng,
. lb uresasbandages, slings,pErssure
& ringpad
. Usesof largeam sling& elevation
sling

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TO FIRSTAID
INTRODUCTION

1. Whatls FlrstAd?
helpglvento an injurcd
Fist aidis immedlate
penon orlo r peron who hassuddenlyhken ill

beforcmedicalaid(anambulance,
doctorordher

apprcpdatelyqualified pesonf anives.

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2. Ams of First Ald

The three aims of First Ald are to

' Preservelifel savelife

theconditionfrornworcening
' Prevent
o Promoterecovery

TO FIRST AD SIGAFOiE iE CR(}SSSOCIEIY

3. Role of first aider

The role of the frst aider is to

' Sustainlife

' Obeewecasualty

' Gethelp

' care
Organise

TO FIRST AID 9IGAPOflERE!'CROSSSOCEIY

4. Take note
' Your knowledgeand skills have
limitations
' Your responslbilitlesbeginwhen you
arriw atthe sceneand contlnueuntil
medlcalaid arrlws or the casualty
recoven'

' ldentifyyourself,get permissionto give

care,and explainthe help to be given
t Makesure you practicewhat you have
beentaught
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5. Knowthe dangerc E4-

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Use disposable gloves to
'
form a barrier I
t Coveropenwounds *

' Wherever possible, use a

mouth-to- barrier device
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when doing rescue m
breathing.

PLAN
EMERGENCYACTION

1. Checkthescene
2. Callfor help

3. Gheckand care for the casualty

. Doprimarysurvey
. Dosecondarysurvey

EMERGENCYACTIOTiI
PLAN

1. GheckTheScene
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Place a pressure pad Fold in alittle at Brings the bandage Cross the bandage
forehead to the back abovethe Apex

Bring the sides to the Tie a knot at the center Pull down the Apex to Fold up the Apex and
front of forehead securethe padding tuck it in

SCALPIHEADBANDAGE
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 Put padding and
Secure one side of the pad Secure the pad on the
start the broad
other end, to keep the
bandage at the back
dressing in place
of the victim

Tie the knot on the Side View

oppositeof the
injuries

(ONE}EYE BANDAGE
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Place a padding Use a broad bandage Cross the bandage

to secure the padding beneath the armpit

Tie a knot on the arm

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 Place the broad Place one end of the
Same side of the
bandage on the bandage on the top of the
injury, do a twist
opposite of the cheek crown, while the other
end to secure the pad

Bring it across to the Open up the broad bandage

forehead and tie the to support the pad
knot on the opposite
side of the injury
CHEEKIJAW
Tuck in the bandage BANDAGE
to securethe pad
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Place a padding Use another bandrB€, Tuck in a little at the Secure one end of the
place the Apex on the chest and bring both bandage
same side as the pad ends to the back of
the victim

Secure the long end View of a complete Ask victim to place

of the bandage to the
Chest Dressing hand on the padding
Apex
to apply pressure
Apply Elevation sling
CHESTBANDAGE to securethe hand
over pad to apply

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direct pressure

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 Place a padding Placevictim's palm Fold Apex towards Crossboth sidesof
on the baseof the the baseof the the bandageabove
triangular bandage bandage the Apex

Secureround the Pull the Apex to Tuck in the Apex

wrist region and tie a securethe pad
knot facing the palm

Apply Elevation sling

PALM BANDAGE
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RED C R OSS T R AIN IN G C EN T R E

Place a padding Place another Fold in the bandage Cross over and bring
triangular bandage and bring it to the it to the top of the
over the pad back
pad

Tie a knot abovethe FoId in the Apex and Elbow Bandage

pad tuck it in
Securethe elbow

ELBOWBANDAGE bandagewith Open

Arm Sling

(Ableto Bend)
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Place the triangular Bring the other end Securethe sling with a Twist the end to
bandageagainstthe of the bandage to the knot on the opposite securethe elbow
region
chestwith Apex other shoulder side of the injury
towards the elbow

Immobilize the Open

Arm Sling with a
broad bandageto
prevent movement

OF SHOULDER
DISLOCATION
(oPENARMSLING)
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Apply an Open Arm Sling and

immobilize it with two broad
bandages:
I - below the Fracture
I - above the Fracture

FRACTURE
SITE

FRACTURE
UPPERARM
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Place a splint on the
injured site Securethe splint with a narrory bandage

ARM
FRACTUREWRISTILOV\IER
(wrrHSPLINT)
SPLII{TLESS
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OPEN ARM SLING

Immobilize the ATID
fracture with a IMMOBILISATTON
Broad Bandage WITHOUT USING
A SPLINT

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Placea Triangular Tuck in the hand Tuck in the rest of

Place the arm on the
bandageon the first the bandage
uninjured site
elevatedarm, with
Apex towards the
elbow

Bring the rest to the back of victim and

securea knot and a immobilization

Do a fold to secure Twist at the elbow region

the elbow region

COLLARBONEFRACTURE
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Place a pad over the Elevate the affected Tuck in the hand Tuck in the rest of
affected finger arm first the bandage

Do a fold to secure Twist at the elbow region Bring the rest to the back of victim and
the elbow region securea knot and a immobilization

FRACTUREFINGERS
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Place a Broad Place r 2nd Broad

Bandageacrossthe Bandage below the
chest elbow

Place a 3rd Broad Bandage

around the wrist region

(UNABLETO BEND)
ELBOWFRACTURE
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 ROLLERBANDAGING
Using CrepeBandage

1. A p p l y i n g on awound

STEP1 STEP2

1 . P lac e t a i l o f b a n d a g e b e l o w w o u n d 1. Workingfromthe insideof the limb

outwards,make2 straightturnswith
headof the bandageto anchorit in
place.

STEP3 STEP4

1. Covertwo thirdsof the previousturn. turnsin a spiral

1. Finishwithoverlapping
method.

STEP5

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 2. HAND/ FOOT( for holdingdressing
or supporting
sprains)

STEP 1 STEP2

1. P lac e t a i l o n i n s i d eo f w ri s t a n d 1. Fromthe thumbsideof the wrist,

make two straightturns over wrist. takethe bandagediagonally
acrossthe injuredpalmso that
top edgeof the bandagetouches
the baseof the nailof the index
finger.

STEP3 STEP 4

1. Takethe bandageacrossthe back 1. Repeatthe processand covertwo

of the fingersso thatthe upper thirds.
edgetouchesthe baseof the nail
of the littlefinger.
2. Bringthe bandagediagonally
acrossthe injuredpalm.

STEP5

Maketwostraightturnsacrosswrist.

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 3. ELBOW( for holdingdressingor supporting
sprains)

STEP 1 STEP2

1. S uppor t i n j u re dl i mb w i th e l b o w 1. Move the head of the bandagebel ow

slightlyflexed. the joint.
2. P lac e t a i l o f b a n d a g eo n i n s i d eo f
elbow an d w i n d th e b a n d a g ea ro u n d
the joint twice.

STEP3 STEP4

1. M ov e t h e h e a d d i a g o n a l l yfro m th e 1. Repeatdiagonalturns,in a figure-of

inside of the elbow to above the joint. -eight,coveringtwo thirdsand ending
off withtwo straightturnsabovethe
joint.

4. KNEE( for holdingdressingor supporting

sprains).
Sameas elbow

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 5. EYE

STEP 1 STEP2

1. Placetailof bandageon the sideof 1. Move head of bandagebel ow ear.

injuredeye and maketwo straightturn
aroundforehead.

STEP3 STEP4

1. Movebandageacrosscheekto cover 1. Movingacrossthe head

injuredeye.
STEP5

1. Repeatstepstillbandageis finished.

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 6. S H O U L D E R
STEP 1 STEP2

1. Placebandageon the 1. Maketwoturnsaroundthe upperarm.

upperarm againstthe pad

ST EP3 STEP4

to
1. Moveheadof bandagediagonally 1. Bringthe headof bandageto the
the backof the victim. Frontof the chest.

STEP5 STEP6

1. Go two roundsto keepthe

dressingin place.

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 7. HEAD

S T EP1 STEP2

1. Secure the pad at the top of the head 1. Move the head of the
bandage round the face to the
end of the tail.

STEP3 STEP4

l.Twist at the side of the tail and bring 1. Fromthe backof the head,
it across the back of the head. Secureacrossthe forehead.

S T EP5

1. Go two roundsto keepthe

dressingin placeand tie a knotat
the sideof the forehead.

THE HEADBANDAGECAN BE
USEFORWOUNDSANY WHERE
ON THE SCALP.

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