First Aid Training

First Aid Training FA7: Basic First Aid 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Welcome! WELFARE Register Toilets Refreshments Breaks 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Welcome! SAFETY Fire & Evacuation Procedures Mobility Allergies S.O.S 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid Session 1 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid BASIC FIRST AID – SESSION 1 Defining First Aid Scene Assessment Primary Survey Recovery Position 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid DEFINING FIRST AID “Emergency treatment administered to an injured or sick person before professional medical care is available.” 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid THE FIRST AIDER Approachable Good communicator Knowledgeable Patient Calm 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid PROMOTING CONFIDENCE A patient will make a first judgement on the first aider’s ability through: Clothing Appearance Attitude 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid AIMS OF FIRST AID Preserve life Limit further injury Promote recovery 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid PRESERVE LIFE Remove danger Critical illness or injury first Call ambulance 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid LIMIT FURTHER INJURY Hygiene and PPE Non-critical illness or injury Keep safe and monitor 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid PROMOTE RECOVERY Reassurance Review actions Update ambulance 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid PRIMARY SURVEY Dangers and scene assessment Response of the patient Airway Breathing Circulation 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid DANGERS & SCENE ASSESSMENT Danger to self and others Mechanism of injuries Access for emergency services Need for additional help 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid CAUSES OF UNCONSCIOUSNESS Fainting Stroke Imbalance of temperature Hypoxia Shock Anaphylaxis Head Injury Poisons Epilepsy Diabetic emergency 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT Adultshake shoulders Childpat shoulders Infant rub hand/foot 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid • Hand on forehead • 2 fingers under chin • Gently tilt head backwards • Look, listen and feel for breaths • Allow 10 seconds for check! • Check for circulation to skin AIRWAY, BREATHING & CIRCULATION 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid RECOVERY POSITION Adult and child Infant 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

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Basic First Aid BASIC FIRST AID – SESSION 2 Secondary survey Vital signs Shock Bleeding 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid SECONDARY SURVEY Detailed assessment of patient Completed after ABC’s and recovery position if unconscious Start at head and work methodically towards feet Check critical areas first 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid HISTORY TAKING: SAMPLE Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last meal Event history 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid VITAL SIGNS Level of consciousness Alert Voice Pain Unresponsive Breathing Appearance 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid PULSE For passing of information only Can be difficult to find and monitor Often artificially elevated, especially in traumatic events Very little can be done to change pulse rate in first aid 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid PULSE Found on wrist just below thumb Use 2 or 3 fingers to locate Count beats in 15 seconds x 4 Do not use your thumb 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid DEFINING SHOCK Shock is a life threatening condition in which severe blood and fluid loss make the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body. This type of shock can cause many organs to stop working. 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid COMMON CAUSES OF SHOCK Bleeding Burns Dehydration Hyperventilation 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid RECOGNITION OF SHOCK Cold, clammy skin Grey/blue appearance to skin Increased breathing and pulse Nausea and vomiting Agitated or aggressive behaviour Confused Yawning Unconsciousness 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid RECOGNITION OF SHOCK Children often do not display any signs or symptoms of shock until the body is unable to compensate for the injury. If in doubt, assume shock is present and treat accordingly. 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid TREATMENT OF SHOCK Lay patient on floor Raise legs Reverse cause Keep warm No food or drink Monitor ABC’s and vital signs 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid PREVENTING CROSS INFECTION Wash hands Wear gloves Cover wounds Contain waste 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid Incised Lacerated Abrasion IDENTIFICATION OF WOUNDS Bruised Punctured Ballistic 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid TREATMENT OF BLEEDING Apply direct pressure to wound and elevate above heart Treat for shock Apply appropriate dressing to wound Seek medical advice 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid DRESSINGS AND BANDAGES 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid BASIC FIRST AID – SESSION 3 Fractures Burns First aid kits 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid IDENTIFICATION OF FRACTURES CrepitusDeformity Loss of powerUnnatural movement IrregularitySwelling and bruising PainTenderness 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid MANAGEMENT OF FRACTURES Examine area for wounds and bleeding, treat first if found Place patient into anti-shock position where possible Support and immobilise fracture with minimum movement Call for help and monitor patient 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid EXAMPLES OF IMMOBILISATION Leg support Elevation sling Arm sling 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid DISLOCATIONS, STRAINS AND SPRAINS Minimise movement Treat as fracture If you are positive the injury is not a fracture: RestIceComfortable support Elevate 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid RECOGNITION OF BURNS Superficial Partial Full 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid TREATMENT FOR BURNS Cool burn for minimum of 10 minutes Remove or loosen any clothing if not stuck Cover with clean, non fluffy dressing Seek medical advice 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid TREATMENT FOR BURNS Do not remove clothing or items stuck to the burn Do not apply any creams, gels or use household remedies Do not place ice on a burn Do not burst blisters 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE Burns to hands, feet, face, neck, chest and genitals Superficial burns above 5% of total body area Partial burns above 1% of total body area All full thickness burns Burns extending completely around limbs or body Burns of mixed pattern or depth Children and elderly If you are unsure about the severity 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid BASIC FIRST AID – SESSION 3 Choking Resuscitation Defibrillators Post resuscitation care 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

Basic First Aid CHOKING Are you choking? Up to 5 back blows Up to 5 abdominal Call ambulance thrusts 07624 219991 merlinhealthcare@live.co.uk

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