This document provides information about first aid from Dr. Tasnuva Faruk. It defines first aid as immediate assistance for minor or serious illnesses/injuries to preserve life until professional help arrives. First aid includes treating minor conditions completely as well as intervening in serious situations like performing CPR while waiting for an ambulance. First aid is generally performed by those with basic medical training. The document then provides guidance on first aid for common conditions like burns, bleeding, wounds, fainting, seizures, and allergic reactions. It stresses immediately transferring serious cases to a healthcare facility.
This document provides information about first aid from Dr. Tasnuva Faruk. It defines first aid as immediate assistance for minor or serious illnesses/injuries to preserve life until professional help arrives. First aid includes treating minor conditions completely as well as intervening in serious situations like performing CPR while waiting for an ambulance. First aid is generally performed by those with basic medical training. The document then provides guidance on first aid for common conditions like burns, bleeding, wounds, fainting, seizures, and allergic reactions. It stresses immediately transferring serious cases to a healthcare facility.
This document provides information about first aid from Dr. Tasnuva Faruk. It defines first aid as immediate assistance for minor or serious illnesses/injuries to preserve life until professional help arrives. First aid includes treating minor conditions completely as well as intervening in serious situations like performing CPR while waiting for an ambulance. First aid is generally performed by those with basic medical training. The document then provides guidance on first aid for common conditions like burns, bleeding, wounds, fainting, seizures, and allergic reactions. It stresses immediately transferring serious cases to a healthcare facility.
This document provides information about first aid from Dr. Tasnuva Faruk. It defines first aid as immediate assistance for minor or serious illnesses/injuries to preserve life until professional help arrives. First aid includes treating minor conditions completely as well as intervening in serious situations like performing CPR while waiting for an ambulance. First aid is generally performed by those with basic medical training. The document then provides guidance on first aid for common conditions like burns, bleeding, wounds, fainting, seizures, and allergic reactions. It stresses immediately transferring serious cases to a healthcare facility.
1 First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery.
It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to
professional medical help being available (performing CPR while waiting for an ambulance), as well as complete treatment of minor conditions (applying a plaster to a cut).
First aid is generally performed by someone with basic
medical training.
2 3 Place the affected area under cool running water (15 mins-1hr) Take a cool shower (in severe case) Immediately transfer to nearby healthcare facility
4 Cold Compression Pressure Bandage Do not apply tourniquet unless you are authorized Immediately transfer to nearby healthcare facility
5 Lean forward and release the accumulated blood Gurgle with ice-cold water Compression/Pressure Bandage Immediately transfer to nearby healthcare facility
6 Cold Compression (for pain and swelling) Clean the open wound with fresh water and cover with dry dressing Support and splint the injured area Immediately transfer to nearby healthcare facility
7 Transfer to a well-ventilated area Check Consciousness, Breathing, Pulse, Blood Pressure Lay down on a rug or blanket, elevate the legs
Call 999 / 16263
8 Propped up position Check Consciousness, Breathing, Pulse, Blood Pressure Call 999/ 16263 Provide emergency medication (only if suggested by doctor) Immediately transfer to nearby healthcare facility
9 Recovery Position Keep away injurious substances Do not use emergency medication unless you are authorized Call 999/ 16263 Transfer to nearby healthcare facility after seizure subsites/ follow doctor’s advice
