First Aid
The importance of First Aid is to give assistance to a person who is injured in an accident or suffering from an illness.
There are 3 reasons why we should offer assistance:
– To preserve life.
– To prevent the condition becoming worse.
– To promote recovery.
We should at all times inform an adult of any injuries big or small in school, at home or in public.
Design and Conduct a First Aid Activity
Scenario
A cyclist fell down from his bicycle and broke his arm and grazes both his knees.
What should we do?
– Remain calm.
– Assess the situation; stop, look and listen and ascertain what have happen.
– Administer the necessary first aid to the best of ability.
– Always make sure that it is safe to move the injured person.
– Get help from the public to control the situation.
Eg. Control the traffic, call the ambulance and call the next of kin.
Treatment for a Broken Arm
– Call 995
– Check the injury of the broken arm.
– If the bone has broken through the skin, do not touch the bone.
– Find a clean cloth and drape over the wound and apply gentle pressure to control the bleeding.
– Do not straighten the arm.
– Make a splint with rolled up magazines or newspapers. Gently wrap a tape or cloth around the splint to hold everything together.
– Wait for the paramedics to arrive.
Treatment for Grazes
– Rinse the wound under cold running water.
– Use a wet cotton wool to clean the wound.
– Dry and apply antiseptic cream over the wound.
– Dress the wound with a dressing gauze and not with cotton wool.