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First of all, check the scene for any potential hazards to you, the patient or your team and take appropriate action to isolate or minimize the risk.
Once the safety of the scene has been established, check for the patient's level of consciousness and their Glasgow Coma Score (GCS). Note down the history of the scene, the time of onset and the mechanism of injury (MOI).
Call for an ambulance of medical backup. The patient will need to be transported to an emergency department.
Advise the patient not to move to prevent the condition from worsening or causing pain. Gently palpate the area for any signs of deformity, crepitus, protruding body parts and any abnormalities.
An analgesia such as methoxyflurane, entonox, morphine, ketamine or another suitable drug should be administered to minimize pain prior to immobilization.
If the ambulance is more than 30 minutes away, immobilize the patient by binding the legs and legs together (padded in between). This minimizes the patient's range of motion and will prevent any worsening of the condition.
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When giving care to a victim after assessing the scene and the victim is lying on his stomach what is the first step the first aider should do?
do first aid
What are the hindrances in giving first aid?
There are several reason as to why a first aider will not help a victim. Some of those reasons include:The scene is not safe;The victim requires advance medical attention that the first aider is not trained on;The first aider will look to see if anyone is around to ask them what has happened.
What are the uses of first aid gloves?
The reason that a first aider uses gloves when touching a victim is because any bodily fluids that come in contact with the first aider may harm them if the first aider has any open cuts or wounds. It is for the protection and safety of the first aider.
What should a person do if they have an accident in their workplace?
If a person has an accident in their workplace, they must immediately notify their supervisors/employers. Whoever is in charge will find someone who has first aid, and then call an ambulance if the situation calls for it. The first aider will apply first aid to the victim, with his/her permission, until the ambulance arrives or until the injury is sustained enough. After the injury is dealt with and the employers are notified, the injury must be reported to the union, if there is one, and the health and safety representative.
What dangers do you face in a situation where first aid is required?
There are three main areas of dangers in a First Aid situation. The first is from the victim himself. A diabetic with an unstable blood sugar may lash out at a first aider. An epileptic or head injured person may do the same, as may victims of near drowning or intoxication for instance. A victim may have a communicable disease which could infect a first aider, such as an HIV Positive person bleeding after an accident. The second danger is environmental. A victim of electrocution, for instance, may be lying on a live electrical cable so the first aider must do a quick evaluation of danger so that the next first aider doesn't have two victims to deal with. There may be danger from fire, chemical spills, traffic, wild animals and gases to name a few, and the first aider must do a quick environmental assessment to keep both himself and the victim as safe as possible. In a live electrical cable situation, a non conductive implement such as a stick can be used to knock the cable out of the way so the first aider can safely attend to the victim. The victim should be removed from danger or danger should be removed from the victim before first aid is started. Also included in the 'environmental' category is threats from other people such as a rival gang refusing to allow the victim to be treated or hysterical loved ones in shock trying to interfere with the administering of first aid. The final danger I will mention is of litigation. If a first aider cracks a victim's rib during CPR for instance, the victim may initiate legal proceedings against the first aider once they have recovered. In my own personal opinion, I could live more easily with my conscience if I took steps to save a life rather than watch someone die through fear of prosecution.
What precautions should be taken while giving firstaid to the electro cuted victim?
First that the electricity is "off" - that which caused the electrocution may also electrocute the first aider - then there would be two victims.
What are the Characteristics of first aider?
My idea to just combined these different answers from my research :)Characteristics of a Good First-aider:1. Gentle - should not cause pain2. Observant - should notice all signs3. Resourceful - should make the best use of things at hand.4. Tactful - should not alarm the victim.5. Sympathetic - should be comforting6. Empathetic - has the ability to understand the feelings & emotions of the victim.7. Respectable - so they will believe & trust you as a first-aider.8. Cheerful - inspires & develops confidence to the victim9. Ongoing education - must learn how to operate new and improved equipment and get re-certified every few years based on the requirements in a state.
Risk Factors in Manual Handling Injury?
Wearing latex gloves protects the First Aider from the patient and protects the patient from the first aider. Gloves are worn to protect against H.I.V.; AIDS; and Hepatitis.
What information do you think a first aider should gain about patient?
If you mean a first aider as in someone certified in 1st aid, assess the current situation (if I step in to administer 1st aid, am I putting myself in danger, creating 2 in need). Assess the victim. Is the victim conscious. If not, follow CPR guidelines. If they are conscious, ask them, or secondly a witness, what happened. Determine victims needs such as are they going into shock, having heat stroke, bleeding out, etc...
Can a first aider provide further injury to a casualty?
yes they can by giving the patiant sumthing wrong which thurther can do can hurt the patiant.
What is nine general directions for first aider?
NINE GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR FIRST AIDERSAdjust the proper position of the victim.Examine the victim.Give immediately needed first aid.Maintain the victim's body temperature.Call a doctor.Keep curious people away.Make the victim happy and comfortable.proper and comfortable transportation should be given to the victim together with tender loving care.Don't give any liquid to an unconscious victim.BY: SUIKODEN
What does aider mean in french?
Aider Means 'Help'
