Introduction to First Aid

1. First Aid
Dr. Atiq Ur Rehman
Saidu Group of Teaching Hospitals
Saidu Sharif, Swat - Pakistan

2. Definition of First Aid
Immediate & temporary care of a casualty
after an accident before the availability of
proper medical care

3. Aims of First Aid – 5 P’s
Preserve life
Protect casualty from further harm
Pain relief
Prevent worsening of injuries
Promote recovery

4. Principles of First Aid
Preserve Life
Prevent Deterioration of Injury or Illness
Promote Recovery & Protect Unconsciousness

5. Duties of First Aider
Make oneself safe
Assess the danger
Make the situation safe
Give emergency aid
Call for immediate help
Reassure the casualty & bystanders
Use bystanders to help

6. Your First Aid Kit should Contain
A guidance leaflet
Watertight box
Adhesive dressings
Large sterile dressings
Sterile eye pad
Triangular bandages
Safety pins
Cleansing wipes
Disposable gloves
Roller bandages
Scissors
Tweezers
Pocket mask
Notepad
Alcohol gel
Torch & whistle

7. Standard Precautions
Hand-washing
Personal protection equipments (e.g., goggles,
gloves, masks & apron)
Management of sharps, waste & soiled linen
Immunization of healthcare workers
Environmental cleaning

8. First Aid & Patient Safety
All the data in this presentation
have been collected from the
book First Aid & Patient Safety.
For contents of the book move
to next slide.

9. Contents of the Book
Chapter 01 Basic Concepts of First Aid
Chapter 02 Primary Survey
Chapter 03 Secondary Survey
Chapter 04 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Chapter 05 Dressings & Bandages
Chapter 06 Fractures
Chapter 07 Burns
Chapter 08 Wounds
Chapter 09 Shock
Chapter 10 Abdominal Pain
Chapter 11 Poisoning
Chapter 12 Bites & Stings
Chapter 13 Choking
Chapter 14 Heatstroke, Hypothermia & Frostbite
Chapter 15 Sports Injuries
Chapter 16 Accidents & Transport of Casualty
Chapter 17 Assessment & Resuscitation of Newborn
Chapter 18 Medical Triage
Chapter 19 Safety at Home
Chapter 20 Basic Principles of Patient Safety
Chapter 21 Hospital Environment
Chapter 22 Electrical Safety
Chapter 23 Fire & Explosion Safety
Chapter 24 Medical & Surgical Safety
Chapter 25 Infections
Chapter 26 Radiations
Exam Preparation Stuff
Frequently Tested Short Essay Qs
Frequently Tested Multiple Choice Qs
Answers
SECTION-I
SECTION-II
APPENDIX

10. First Aid & Patient Safety
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Language: English
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