THE PRACTICE OF FIRST AID

 THE PRACTICE OF FIRST AID

When giving first aid treatment to any casualty it is important to work to a plan. First Aiders are trained in routines that can be applied to many situations. The initial priorities ensuring safety and following the ABE of resuscitation have been covered in the previous two chapters. Only when the casualty is out of danger, you begin to treat illness or injury.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

In most situation that require first aid, there will be no life-threatening danger. You will simply be assisting a conscious casualty, whose recovery from some minor injury or illness is not in doubt . However, in every case, your aim is to discover what is wrong with the casualty, and to give prompt, correct treatment in a logical order. This chapter will help you to carry out these tasks.

THE FIRST AIDER SHOULD 

Preserve life

• Pay strict attention to safety. 

• Follow the ABC of resuscitation.

• Look for and control any major bleeding

Limit the effects of the condition

 • Make a diagnosis of the illness or injury, if possible, by means of a thorough examination.

 • Treat casualty in a sensible order of priority. • Teat multiple injuries in a sensible order of priority. Remember the possibility of hidden secondary illnesses or condition.

Promote The Casualty’s recovery 

• Relieve any casualty, pain, and discomfort

• Arrange for appropriate medical attention