Introductory

to First Aid
Learn the basics of First Aid and
the correct medical treatment for minor
injuries

Introductory to First Aid

What is Basic First Aid?

The initial process of assessing

and addressing the needs of
someone who is experiencing
medical emergencies.

Allows a non-medical expert to

quickly
determine
a
persons
physical condition and the correct
course of treatment.

Can make a difference to a

persons recovery and could save
their life.

Introductory to First Aid

The Aim
Aid?

of

First

Learn these 3 Ps:

Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery

Nose bleed

The Dos & Donts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis
Nosebleed

Sit in a comfortable
Do not lean back.
upright
position and lean
Learning back can be forward slightly.
harmful
as the blood
could
get
into
the Then pinch your nose
windpipe, blocking the just below the bony
airway.

bridge and above the

fleshy
lobes
of
the
nostrils until the bleeding
is stemmed.

Aftercare:
Once
the
bleeding is controlled, do
not blow your nose as
this might dislodge the
clot and make you bleed
again.

Heart Attack
Heart attack is one of
the leading causes of
death in many parts of
the world.
In Singapore, heart
attack is the number 2
killer after cancer.
(Source : Health Promotion
Board )

The Dos & Donts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis
Heart Attack

Even if you are not sure Sit the person down and
about
to keep them calm
the symptoms, if try
conscious.
you suspect a heart and
If
the
person
is
attack at all, do not wait. conscious, give them a
300mg tablet of aspirin
Call
an
ambulance to chew.
immediately.

Alert! The main risk is

that the heart will stop
beating. Be prepared to
resuscitate if necessary.
Early warning signs:
Pressure in centre of
chest
Pain in shoulders, neck
or arms
Chest discomfort with
fainting,
sweating
or
nausea

Everyday, 15 people die from cardiovascular disease

(heart
disease and stroke) in SIngapore.
Cardiovascular disease accounted for 32.4% of all
deaths
in 2008.
This means that 1 out of 3 deaths in Singapore is
due
to heart disease of stroke.
Foundation website)

(Source: Singapore Heart

Burns

BURNS

Do you how many degree of burns are there?

BURNS

Guess what degree of burn has the person suffered?

The Dos & Donts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis
Burns

Never
burn,

put ice on the

as
itll
delay
healing or cause extra
damage (think frostbite).
Also, leave the butter in
the kitchen, unless you
want to make it worse.
Do not break blisters
and attempt to remove
the skin, as it can cause
infection

1st Degree burn

. Put the burned
cold
water.

part in

2nd Degree Burn

Put the burned part in
cold water.
Put cold, wet dressing on
burn. Cover the burn with
a loose bandage (or
clean
washed
cotton
sheet for a larger area)
and go to the doctor.
3rd Degree Burn
Leave burned clothes on
the skin
If face is burned, keep
victim sitting up
Keep airway open, tilt
head back
Evaluate burned arms,
legs, hands. Keep burn
higher than heart.
Call for an ambulance

The Dos & Donts for First Aid Treatments

Diagnosis
Burns

Chemical Burn

Immediately help a victim

who
suffered from electrical

Remove the chemical

burn without looking out if causing burn by washing
the victim still be in contact the skin under cool running
with it.
water for at least 20
minutes.
Remove all clothing or
jewellery that may be
contaminated
by
the
chemical.
After washing, apply a cool,
wet cloth on the burn to
relieve pain
Over this, loosely wrap a
dry sterile dressing or clean
cloth.
Electrical Burn
Call for an ambulance
immediately
Look out if there is any
contact with the electrical
source
Turn off the electrical source
or try to move it by using a
non conducting object
Prevent shock by lying the
child down and raising the
legs with an object, eg:
Pillow

Sample - SJAS Adult First Aid Course Card

Useful Links related to First Aid

First Aid Courses are offered at the following places: St Johns Ambulance Association
- Located at Beach road
Singapore Red Cross Society
- Located at Penang lane
Singapore First Aid Training Centre
- Located at Peoples Park Complex
Looking for supplies for First Aid?
You can find it at First Aid Supplies Pte Ltd
Website: http://www.firstaid.com.sg/index.htm

First Aid Application for Apple iPhone

1) Under applications, search First Aid

http://iphoneapplicationlist.com/app/ifirstaid-lite/id295238909/

2) You will find a white cross logo stated

iFirst Aid Lite.

iFirst Aid Lite

3) Download and enjoy the free application.

Credits
Narrator

Bryan Pore

Narrator

Corinna Chia

Narrator

Parveen

Injured member

Joelle Toh

Demonstrator

Zakia