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Mod 1 Introduction To FA

This document provides an introduction to first aid. It defines first aid as immediate care for injured or ill persons. The objectives of first aid are to alleviate suffering, prevent further injury, and prolong life. A good first aider is gentle, resourceful, observant, tactful, empathetic, and maintains a professional attitude. It discusses the transmission of diseases to first aiders and lists some diseases of concern. It also covers body substance isolation precautions and the uses of dressings and bandages to cover wounds, control bleeding, and immobilize injuries.

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Mod 1 Introduction To FA

This document provides an introduction to first aid. It defines first aid as immediate care for injured or ill persons. The objectives of first aid are to alleviate suffering, prevent further injury, and prolong life. A good first aider is gentle, resourceful, observant, tactful, empathetic, and maintains a professional attitude. It discusses the transmission of diseases to first aiders and lists some diseases of concern. It also covers body substance isolation precautions and the uses of dressings and bandages to cover wounds, control bleeding, and immobilize injuries.

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PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS First Aid Visual Aids

SAFETY SERVICES Introduction to First Aid

FIRST AID
Is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.

Objectives of First Aid


1. To alleviate suffering.
2. To prevent added/further injury or danger.
3. To prolong life.

Characteristics of a Good First Aider


1. Gentle - should not cause pain.
2. Resourceful - should make the best use of things at hand.
3. Observant - should notice all signs.
4. Tactful - should not alarm the victim.
5. Empathetic - should be comforting.
6. Respectable - should maintain a professional & caring attitude.

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Transmission of Diseases and the


First Aider
1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact
3. Airborne
4. Vector

Diseases that cause concern


1. Herpes is a viral infection that causes eruptions of the skin and mucous membranes.
2. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain or spinal cord caused by a viral or
bacterial infection.
3. Tuberculosis is a respiratory disease caused by bacteria.
4. Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver.
5. HIV (humane immune deficiency virus) is the virus that destroys the body’s ability
to fight infection. The resultant state is referred to as AIDS (acquired immune
deficiency syndrome)

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BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION


Are precautions taken to isolate or prevent risk of exposure from any other
type of bodily substance.

Basic Precautions and Practices

1. Personal Hygiene 2. Protective Equipment 3. Equipment Cleaning


& Disinfecting

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DRESSING
Any sterile cloth material used to cover the wound.
Other uses of dressing
1. Controls bleeding.
2. Protects the wound from infection.
3. Absorbs liquid from the wound such as blood plasma, water and puss.

BANDAGES
Any clean cloth materials, sterile or not used to hold the dressing in place.
Other uses of bandages:
1. Control bleeding.
2. Tie splints in place.
3. Immobilize body part.
4. For arm support – use as a sling.

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