health

1. HEALTH 9
3RD
QUARTER:

3. FIRST AID

4. • an immediate and temporary care given
to a person who suddenly gets ill or
injured. It includes self-help and home
care if medical assistance is not available
or delayed. It can mean the difference
between life and death in extreme
cases.
 FIRST AID

5. ROLES OF FIRST AID
•It is a bridge that
fills the gap
between the victim
and the physician.

6. ROLES OF FIRST AID
• It is not intended to
compete with or to
take the place of the
services of the
physician.

7. ROLES OF FIRST AID
• It ends when the
services of the
physician begin.

8. OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID
•To save lives
•To prolong life
•To alleviate suffering
•To prevent further injury

9. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD
FIRST AIDER
•Gentle – does not cause pain and panic
•Observant – notices all signs
•Resourceful – makes the best use of
things at hand
•Tactful – does not frighten the victim
•Sympathetic – comforts and reassures
the victim

10. PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
(Dos in Giving First Aid) (Don’ts in Giving First
Aid)
• DO stay calm. • DON’T give food and drink
to an
unconscious person.
• DO reassure and comfort the
victim.
• DON’T move an injured
person
unless you need to
place him/her in the
recovery position.
• DO check for a medical bracelet
indicating a condition, such as
epilepsy or diabetes.

11. Survey of the Scene and the Victims
Is anyone in
danger?
Move to the
quietest victim
Open the
airway
Check the
breathing
Look for sign of
circulation

12. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
1. Shout for HELP!
2. Survey the scene and assess the
situation.
3. Determine if the accident warrants a visit
to the nearest
hospital or if simple cleansing and band
aid will do.
4. If you are certified in CPR and a victim
needs it, begin CPR right away.

13. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
6. Treat any symptoms of shock.
7.Look for the medical alert tag in
every victim.
8.Seek trained medical assistance.
9.Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious victim.
10.Wait for medical professionals to
arrive.

14. ACTIVITY TIME!

15. GROUP ACTIVITY
Make a short scenario / short story
on how you can use a Good First
Aider

16. QUIZ

17. Enumerate the five
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD FIRST AIDER

18. ANSWER

19. • GENTLE
OBSERVANT
RESOURCEFUL
TACTFUL
SYMPATHETIC