How to Do Basic First Aid
Check the surroundings., Call for help., Care for the person.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check the surroundings.
Evaluate the situation.
Are there things that might put you at risk of harm? Are you or the victim threatened by fire, toxic smoke or gasses, an unstable building, live electrical wires or other dangerous scenario? Do not rush into a situation where you could end up as a victim yourself.
This refers to the D (Danger) in DRABC (Danger, Response, Airways, Breathing and Circulation).If approaching the victim will endanger your life, seek professional help immediately; they have higher levels of training and know how to handle these situations.
First aid becomes useless if you can't safely perform it without hurting yourself. -
Step 2: Call for help.
Call out for help 3 times before you begin assisting the casualty.
If someone is with you or approaches, instruct them to call the authorities and be prepared to relay information to them so they can update the responders.
It is not recommended that you leave the casualty unless absolutely required, but put them in the recovery position if you need to leave them for any reason., Caring for someone who has just gone through serious trauma includes both physical treatment and emotional support.
Remember to stay calm and try to be reassuring; let the person know that help is on its way and that everything will be alright.
Other ways to reassure the casualty include asking for their name, if they know what has happened, and then about their interests. -
Step 3: Care for the person.
Detailed Guide
Evaluate the situation.
Are there things that might put you at risk of harm? Are you or the victim threatened by fire, toxic smoke or gasses, an unstable building, live electrical wires or other dangerous scenario? Do not rush into a situation where you could end up as a victim yourself.
This refers to the D (Danger) in DRABC (Danger, Response, Airways, Breathing and Circulation).If approaching the victim will endanger your life, seek professional help immediately; they have higher levels of training and know how to handle these situations.
First aid becomes useless if you can't safely perform it without hurting yourself.
Call out for help 3 times before you begin assisting the casualty.
If someone is with you or approaches, instruct them to call the authorities and be prepared to relay information to them so they can update the responders.
It is not recommended that you leave the casualty unless absolutely required, but put them in the recovery position if you need to leave them for any reason., Caring for someone who has just gone through serious trauma includes both physical treatment and emotional support.
Remember to stay calm and try to be reassuring; let the person know that help is on its way and that everything will be alright.
Other ways to reassure the casualty include asking for their name, if they know what has happened, and then about their interests.
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