First Aid

First Aid: Introduction to First Aid and Getting Help

Index

What would you do?

Talking to the casualty

Introduction to First Aid

Doing your best

Staying safe

Quick quiz

Activity 1

Activity 2

Staying calm

What would you do if you saw this situation?

What would you do if you saw this situation?

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Introduction to First Aid

• Anyone can be a first aider. These lessons will help you to learn some important skills so that you can give injured people first aid.

The role of a first aider is to: - keep yourself and the casualty safe; - stop anyone getting any further injuries; - quickly and safely treat any injuries; - get help from the emergency services, if needed.

Casualty: A person who is injured and needs help.

Introduction to First Aid

Sometimes you might feel nervous about doing first aid. Here are some important things to remember: - stay safe; - stay calm; - keep talking to the casualty; - call 112 if it is an emergency; - do your best. - It is always better to do something small than to do nothing at all.

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Staying safe

The most important thing in any first aid situation is staying safe.​ ​ Who do you think is the most important person to keep safe?

The answer is YOU.

Keeping yourself safe is the most important thing. If you are hurt, how will you be able to help anyone else?

Staying safe

The first and most important thing to do is to check the area is safe. Use your senses to check your surroundings. - Can you see anything that might be harmful to you? e.g. petrol leaking from a car or loose cables - Can you hear anything that could be dangerous? e.g. a car engine still running. - Can you smell anything unusual that could be poisonous? e.g. smoke or burning - Does anything look like it may be hot or sharp if touched? e.g. metal or broken glass from a window. If so, do not touch it or let it touch the casualty.

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Activity 1: What hazards can you spot?

Activity 1: What hazards can you spot?

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Staying calm

Being faced with a situation where someone has been hurt can be upsetting or may cause you to panic. If you feel yourself starting to panic, take slow, deep breaths to calm yourself down. After the casualty has been treated, you may feel: happy and proud; confused; angry; sad or upset. All of these feelings are completely normal. Talk to an adult you trust about what happened. They will be able to help you and put your mind at rest.

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Talking to the casualty

When you are in a situation which needs first aid, it is very important that you communicate clearly with the casualty.​ ​ When you are hurt, you may sometimes feel upset or confused. This is how your casualty could be feeling. ​ ​ Talking to them and explaining what is happening will help them to stay calm and feel reassured.​

Talking to the casualty

Here are three key things you can do when communicating with a casualty:​ ​ act calmly;​ speak clearly;​ listen closely.​ ​ Even if your casualty does not respond, you should still explain what you are doing. It will help you to remember what to do next and it will let everyone involved know exactly what you are doing.

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Doing your best

If someone has collapsed and it is not breathing, you can carry put the CPR (click on the image) But sometimes, the casualty will need a lot more help than you are able to give. The best thing you can do is phone for emergency help.​ ​

You can ring 112 in ​ an emergency.

​ What sort of information do ​ you think you will need to give?

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Quick quiz!!!!

Let’s see how much you’ve learned about being a first aider. Answer this question:

Who is the most important person to look after in a first aid situation?​

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The most important person to look after in a first aid situation is yourself!!!

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Let’s see how much you’ve learned about being a first aider. Answer this question:

How do you need to act with the casualty?

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- Act calmly- Listen closely - Speak clearly

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If you need to phone the emergency services, what questions might the operator ask you?

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The operator will ask you which service you need, who you are, your location and about the casualty’s injuries.

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Activity 2: What should be in a First Aid Kit? (click on the image)​

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