FIRST AID

Principles of First Aid

·         Air way - ensure clear airway, put the patient in recovery position i.e. left lateral position (sim’s or semi prone) position.

·         Breathing -  look for it, record rate, type (nature of the breathing) and smell e.g. an acetone smell. 

·         Circulation - take and record pulse rate and Blood pressure support the circulation with fluid e.g. Normal Saline Linger lactate if the patient is hypotensive. Blood may be required as appropriate the line is also kept for medication

·         Maintain patent airway

·         Assess breathing of patient

·         Observe circulation and bleeding

·         Carryout a rapid initial and ongoing physical examination

·         Conduct neurological assessment

·         Splint suspected fracture

·         Protect wound with sterile dressing

·         Check if patient has medic alert tag or similar designating allergies

·         Start flow sheet of patient’s vital signs.

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