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LO4.3: Responsibilities of a first aider - Coggle Diagram
LO4.3: Responsibilities of a first aider
Get help
Request the appropriate level of help, e.g. call 999 for a medical emergency, or call a doctor, parents or relatives.
Keeping yourself and the area safe
If it is a car accident, turn off the ignition to reduce the risk of a spark causing a fire.
Ask bystanders to warn approaching traffic (standing in a safe place), put out a warning triangle and call an ambulance.
This could be as simple as moving a sharp knife or a fallen chair out of the way or switching off a cooker or a plug socket.
Quickly remove any hazards, without putting yourself in danger.
Assess for danger
Look around and check the area around the casualty for any risks or signs of danger. Example dangers could be any moving traffic nearby, boiling water, electrical current, chemicals.
Prevent further harm
Administer appropriate emergency aid for the injury, e.g. for a burn immerse the burned area in cold water, clean and dress a superficial graze. Attempt only what you know can be done safely.
The key signs that need to be checked are:
Is their
airway
open?
Do they have a
pulse
?
Are they
conscious
?
Stay with the individual until help arrives
Provide reassurance.
Say help is on the way.
Don't speak too quickly.
May eye contact.
Use a calm and confident voice.
Get down to their level.
Maintain respect and dignity
Send "spectators" away.
Cover body parts to maintain dignity.