CHAPTER1 DEFINITION
First Aid:
Is the immediate treatment given to the victim, of an accident/sudden illness, before medical help is available.
Essential knowledge for the seafarers.T
Teaches immediate response to a casualty's ailment.
Teaches emergency medical treatment.
Does not substitute trained medical practitioner advice or treatpÃent.
Does not necessarily cure the ailment but is supportive.
GOLDEN RULES OF NINE:
Be quick, calm, and methodical.
Avoid over crowding, deep discussions; but reassure and encourage.
Check pulse & breathing> failure > give heart massage or artificial respiration.
Check for bleeding > stop it by pressure technique.
If shock (due to fluid loss) treat.
Look out for fracture > immobilize, giye pain reliever.
Do not try to remove the clothes deliberately or unnecessarily.
Do not attempf too much to Transfer the casualty to the nearest hospital.
CASUALTY:
Persons involved in accident suffering from injury/shock.
FIRST AIDER: Person providing First Aid
AIMS OF FIRST AID
1- Preseve Life
2- Preyent Deteriorátion saosmoe alt
3-Promote Recovery
ABC OF FIRST AID
1-Airway
2-Breathing
Next Read:
Chapter 2 - Know Your Body
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Chapter 3 - Asphyxia (Suffocation)
Chapter 4 - Wounds & Bleeding
Chapter 5 - Fractures
Chapter 6 - Disocations
Chapter 7 - Injuries to Muscles & Joints
Chapter 8 - Shock
Chapter 9 - Burns
Chapter 10 - Poisoning
Chapter 11 - Unconsciousness
Chapter 12 - Heart Attack
Chapter 13 - Disease Prevention
Chapter 14 - Rescue and Transport of Casualty
Chapter 15 - First Aid Box Requirement
Chapter 16 - Aids & General Disease
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