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Responsibilities of a first aider - Coggle Diagram
Responsibilities of a first aider
Assess for danger
Look around
check the areas around the casualty for any risks or possible dangers.
For example; moving traffic nearby, boiling water, electrical current, chemicals, broken glass, fire etc.
Keeping themselves and the area safe
Quickly remove any hazards, without putting yourself in danger.
For example – moving a sharp knife or fallen char , switching off a cooker or socket. In a car accident making sure the ignition is off to reduce the risk of a spark causing a fire.
Maintain respect and dignity
Send spectators’ away.
Cover body parts to maintain dignity.
Get help
Request the appropriate level of help.
For example call 999 if a
medical emergency, or call a doctor, parents or relatives.
Stay with individual until help arrives
• Use a calm and confident voice.
• Don’t speak too quickly.
• Say help is on the way.
• Make eye contact.
• Get down to their level.
Prevent further harm
Key signs to check are;
Are they conscious?
Is their airway open?
Do they have a pulse?
Administer appropriate emergency aid for the injury.
For example – immersing the burned area in cold water, cleaning and dressing a graze, placing an unconscious person in the recovery position if safe to do so. Only attempt what you know can be done safely.
First aid is the initial treatment for a person who has had an accident or is suddenly taken ill. The purpose of a first can be summarised as the ‘Three P’s’.
Preserve life.
Prevent further injury.
Promote recovery.
DR'S ABC
Send
Airway
Response
Breathing
Danger
Circulation