Basics of first aid

an immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured.

It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physician.

• Roles of First Aid

• Objectives of First Aid

• Characteristics of a Good First Aider

• Principles of First Aid

It is not intended to compete with or to take the place of the services of the

physician.

• Roles of First Aid

• Objectives of First Aid

• Characteristics of a Good First Aider

• Principles of First Aid

It ends when the services of the physician begins

• Roles of First Aid

• Objectives of First Aid

• Characteristics of a Good First Aider

• Principles of First Aid

To save lives

• Roles of First Aid

• Objectives of First Aid

• Characteristics of a Good First Aider

• Principles of First Aid

To prolong life

• Roles of First Aid

• Objectives of First Aid

• Characteristics of a Good First Aider

• Principles of First Aid

To alleviate suffering

• Roles of First Aid

• Objectives of First Aid

• Characteristics of a Good First Aider

• Principles of First Aid

To prevent further injury

• Roles of First Aid

• Objectives of First Aid

• Characteristics of a Good First Aider

• Principles of First Aid

______does not cause pain and panic

• gentle

• sympathetic

• observant

• tactful

• rescourceful

______notices all signs

• gentle

• sympathetic

• observant

• tactful

• rescourceful