Presented By:

Muhammad Irfan.

University of Engineering & Technology

Lahore Pakistan.

First Aid Awareness.

Outline:

Introduction to 1st Aid, Emergencies Situations, Responses , 1st Aid Box & kits, My request & message.

What is 1st Aid_

First Aid – is an immediate and temporary care given to a victim of an accident or sudden illness before the services of a physician is obtained.

Basic Aims of 1st Aid:

P; To preserve life.P; To prevent worsening of condition.P; To promote recovery.

Emergency situation that need 1st aid:

Car accidents, Bleeding wounds, Burns,   Bites, Heart attacks, Fainting, Sudden collapse Electrical shocks…etc.

A minute could make a difference. The moment when an accident happen is a deciding moment..

After this may

OR

Life/recovery Death

Responses,

towards emergency situations:

Four Basic Rules For Treating An Emergency Situation.

1. Call for help immediately2. Bring help to the victim4. Do no further harm3. Check the ABCs

Some 1st Aid TechniquesShould be used indifferent emergency situations, Mean How to treat ?

1) Bleeding control.–Stop the flow of

blood–Wear gloves–Cover the wound–Apply pressure– If a body part has

been amputated, put it on ice

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2) Electrical ShockDon’t touch!Turn power offRemove person from live wireCheck for breathing

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3) No Breathing

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– Lay the person on his or her back– Give chest compressions– Tilt head slightly– Breathe into the person’s mouth.

4)Fainting:–Check for breathing–Call for ambulance.– If conscious, lay the

victim down with feet elevated.

5)Heart Attack– Call for ambulance– Make victim comfortable– Loosen tight clothing– Check for medication– Keep victim still– Don’t give stimulants

Snake Bite Technique

First Aid Box:A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid.

First Aid Box contains

• Adhesive tape• Antibiotic ointment• Antiseptic solution• Bandages, • Cotton balls • Gloves• Scissors and tweezers• Soap• Eyewash• Thermometer etc…..

Different First Aid Boxes used in different situations:

First Aid Kits for Kids

Travel/ car Box/Kits

Marine First Aid Box/Kits

Sports First Aid Box/Kits

Job& Workplace First Aid Kits

Pet First Aid Kits

Mining first aid Box/Kits

All Purpose First Aid Box/Kits

Importance of First Aid.First aid techniques are are life saving skills and is very important Because any time a situation may happen And it needs response, first aid.These skills will prepare you for the actions that are necessary for giving a chance of survival of someone important life.

My Request &My message:

We must have First aid box,and kits in our homes, cars ,etc Because an accident may happen anytime. Government should give first aid basic training we must learn the basic and elementary training about first aid. We must have to serve humanity & protect

others life, to prove ourselves as a responsible citizen.

Always remember that

SoNever Miss The first Step…

The End

Any question?