Objectives of First Aid

Administering first aid has three goals. All of them are aimed at saving the victim's life

First aid responders stay calm and focused during an emergency. They ensure their safety first before going to the site of an emergency.

Responders lessen the suffering of the victim or victims. This requires accurate assessment of the victim's condition and correct knowledge of the basic first aid procedures.

- Responders stabilize the injury to keep it from getring worse. They provide initial management after assessment of the victim's condition.

First aid responders have these principles in mind when assisting or giving initial help (ACTG)

1.  first aid responders ensure that there are no dangers in the scene, such as falling objects. The victim is not moved anymore if the assessment of the area is safe. (ACTG)

1.  Responders check the type of accident and injuries. The victim's consciousness is checked and an initial survey of the airway, breathing, and circulation is done.Conducting an initial assessment ACTG)

1. If the victim is not breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is started. If breathing and conscious, the victim is checked for injuries and vital signs. (ACTG)

Responders ask bystanders to call for emergency or medical services. The victim is reassured that professional assistance is coming

Blood circulates throughout the body inside the blood vessels. If there is break in the artery or the vein, blood flows into the surrounding tissues

 If the break  is on the skin as a wound, blood oozes out of it.(external /superficial)

If the bleeding is internal, there is no obvious sign of blood.

The following are the types of wounds

The damage is limited to the top din layer and there

Is no blood loss.

It is a clean wound with straight edges caused by a sharp material. It may not bleed a lot but may have deeper damages.

This is a deep injury which carries risk of infection. It often damages vital organs.

This deep wound has jagged edges and bleeds a lot. It is often caused by serrated or rough materials that are pressed and rubbed deeply on the skin.

As a first aid responder, you can do the following to help the victim:

do not  Keep the victim calm and comfortable.

As a first aid responder, you can do the following to help the victim:

do not  Wear sterile gloves and other protective equipment.

As a first aid responder, you can do the following to help the victim:

do not   Clean the wound with soap and warm water.

As a first aid responder, you can do the following to help the victim:

do not  use a clean gauze or cloth, apply direct pressure on the wound and elevate it.

As a first aid responder, you can do the following to help the victim:

If the bleeding does not stop, call for assistance to transport the victim to the hospital.

As a first aid responder, you can do the following to help the victim:

If the bleeding stops, gently flash the wound with salt and water solution to get rid of the dirt.

As a first aid responder, you can do the following to help the victim:

Apply antibiotic cream and dress the wound.

usual cause of Fainting

symptoms: of Hyperventilation

Among teenagers, the usual cause is Choking

a meal too quickly or eating on the move.

The purpose of Heimlich maneuver is to displace any obstruction blocking the  windpipe by forcing a cough

sympють of Food poisoning