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What is the approprite time to render First Aid?
when is the appropriate time to render First Aid and why do i need to learn First Aid
Why it is necessary to learn to render first aid?
First Aid is neccessary as it allows you to save someones life. The first few minutes are really the most vital moments in saving a life.
If you are involved in a boating accident what is the FIRST thing you must do?
inform them
What is important rendering aid or allowing a suspect to escape and possibly harm others?
If you are trained to render aid this is the most important thing if the wounded will suffer greater harm (die) if you don't. If you are not trained to render aid and there are others better suited to aid pursue suspect.
Are nurses required to render aid off duty?
Duty of care..Nurse .Obliged to render asssitance when off duty?
Are volunteer first aid squad allowed to deny some one?
Individuals who are considered 'professional' rescuers are not able to deny care in most circumstances. Lay people who simply have first aid training are not legally required to render care.
What is the second responsibility of an EMR?
An EMR is an Emergency Medical Responder. They have certain responsibilities that they must abide by. The first is to assess the needs of the patient and the second is to render first aid as needed.
How do you spell aide?
The spelling "aide" means a person who is an assistant.The word "aid" means help or assistance. To aid is to render assistance.
Purpose of first aid?
When you do first aid on someone, you are possibly saving their life. You are also stopping or slowing down a condition from worsening. It is the first thing you do when you notice someone needs immediate medical help.
Are police officers required to provide emergency first aid?
In most jurisdictions, no. The decision of whether or not to provide first aid, as well as act on most other situations, is discretionary on the part of the officer. However, most police agencies place the preservation of life and rendering of aid very high in priority. An officer who had the opportunity to render first aid in the absence of someone more qualified, but did not do so, would probably be disciplined.
In Florida what are boat operators required to do if involved in an accident?
Render aid to all solds aboard.
What are the legal considerations in giving first aid?
The First Aider / First responder is covered by the 'Good Samaritans Law'.This law states: A first responder must not attempt to do anything they are not qualified to do. It is perfectly acceptable for a first aider to do all they can to support and to sustain life and to prevent further injury.A first aider is not protected legally if they act irresponsibly, inappropriately or negligently - i.e. they fail to do what any reasonable person would do with similar training / qualifications under similar circumstances.Consent must be obtained from the victim if conscious before first aid can be administered. If the victim is a child, mentally handicapped or unconscious and is unable to give consent, then a parent, guardian or responsible family member must consent before first aid can be administered. If none con be obtained then first aid can be administered under 'implied consent'.
