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First Aid is care given to an injuredperson to stabilize and keep him / her
safe until he / she can receiveprofessional medical attention.
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Preserve Life
Prevent worseningPromote recovery
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To assess the situation
Identify the disease or condition from which casualty
is suffering
Give immediate, adequate treatment bearing in mindthat a casualty may have more than one injury andthat some casualties will require more urgent
attention than others
Arrange, without delay for disposal of a casualty to adoctor, hospital or home according to the seriousnessof the condition
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Prevention
preventing an injury or illness is alwaysbetter than needing to treat the victims.
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first aid is only one part of a continuum of care.
Ambulance 102ADK Hospital 313553IGMH 336658
Police: 119Fire: 118
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initial education is an important first step inassisting victims and saving lives
keep skills current andbased on the latest
information throughregular retraining
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The first rule of first aid and the primaryconcern is: Saftey
The second concern is, unless the victim isin a life-threatening situation, he or she
should: Not be moved
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5 day programme Morning 9-12
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General Principles Body Structure and Functions Positioning of Casualty The Unconscious Casualty Resuscitation Bleeding casualtyManagement of shock Burns and Scalds, and Accidents caused by
Electricity Rescue and Transport of CasualtyOther topics: Heart Attack, stroke, hypoglycemic
attacks, Poisoning etc
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Theory paper ( 20 MCQs) = 80 marks Practical = 20 marks
Must pass in both theory and practical
Dhivehi Exam: Local certificate English Exam : International Certificate
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Scene survey Personal protection Response
Call for help/emergency medical services (EMS)/furtherhelp
Airway, breathing, circulation (A, B, C)
Victim position Provide first aid Reassess regularly Transport to health care facility
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DRS CABDanger/ personal protectionResponseShout for help
Circulation/compressionAirwayBreathing
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Check the scene for danger.Note the importance of the safety of:
Yourself
Bystanders
Casualty
personal safety (universal precautions )
Once the situation is made safe, assess the casualty
DRS CAB
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In a loud clear voice speak to the casualty ,
asking simple questions or giving simple
commands such as :
Can you hear me?
Whathappened?
Open youreyes.Gently shake the casualtys shoulders.
DRS CAB
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If the casualty responds:
do NOT move him unnecessarily
call for help if necessary
administer the appropriate first aid
If there is no response: shout for help start CPR
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Call for help/EMS/further help
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Feel the pulse at neck (carotid pulse)
Check the pupils (dilated or constricted , reaction tolight)
If not pulse or irregular respiration : Start Compression
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Open the airway
Head tilt chin lift
If head and neck injury suspected : Jaw thrust
Remove any visible obstructions from the mouth
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What do you do? Assess the victim (DRs CAB)
Give CPR if needed
After giving compressions:
look for object in throat
then give breaths