First Aid Refresher
First Aid Refresher
First Aid Refresher
Contents
Note: For Lab which deals with hazardous chemicals, example ; Hydrofluoric Acid to include Calcium Carbonate Cream
To clean wounds
Dressing Scissor
Safety Pin
Disposable Gloves
Steriwash
Pen Light
Burnaid Dressing
To clean wounds
Bleeding
Bleeding or HAEMORRHAGE must be treated immediately as excessive bleeding can lead to shock and death
Treatment
Cover the wound with a gauze or pad Apply direct pressure on the wound while elevating the limb If bleeding soaks through the gauze, add more dressings and continue to apply pressure until bleeding stops If bleeding is severe or does not improve, call for ambulance Prepare to treat for shock
Start: 1. 2. Begin with 2 turns to secure the bandage. Spiral down by covering 2-thirds of previous bandage and leaving 1-third exposed.
End: 1. 2. Bandage until gauze or wound is covered. Complete with 2 turns and secure the ends with a tape.
For fractures or dislocations, Add a broad bandage across the arm to immobilize
For fractures or dislocations, Add a broad bandage across the arm to immobilize
BURNS
There are 3 different types of BURNS 1. Thermal burns caused by heat 2. Chemical burns caused by corrosive of chemicals 3. Electrical burns caused by electrical shock BURNS are classified as 1. 1st degree Red, hot and painful 2. 2nd degree Red, mottled with blisters 3. 3rd degree White, leathery or charred and painless
TREATMENT
Thermal Burns
C COOL with tepid water for at least 10 minutes C CONSTRICTORS like rings and watches to be removed C COVER lightly with a thin sheet or bandage C CONSULT a doctor for treatment
Chemical Burns
Call for ambulance immediately Flush with water for at least 30 minutes If victim clothes are contaminated, flush for 5 minutes first before removing the clothes and flushing for another 30 minutes
Electrical Burns
May cause fatal hear rhythms Person may also be thrown back Call for ambulance immediately Turn off power supply or use a broom to separate contact If no pulse, start CPR
CHOKING
CHOKING A choking victim will 1. Display the Universal Sign of Choking 2. NOT be able to Speak, Breathe or Cough 3. Requires either the Heimlich Manoeuvre or Chest Thrusts to be performed APPROACH Are you choking? Victim nods Put hand on shoulder I can help
POSITION Go to the back of victim and place one foot in between victims legs Wrap fingers around thumb to form a fist
THRUST 1. Place fist 2 fingers above navel and lean victim forward 2. Place other hand behind fist 3. Perform Heimlich Manoeuvre (inwards/upwards thrusts)
Stretcher
Stretcher preparation
Four man stretcher Team Two man stretcher Team
For CPR please refer to another Power Point in the MAE staff folder