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What should I learn first aid?

What will I learn?

What should I learn first aid?

Who should learn first aid?

What will I learn?

What should I learn first aid?

If I don't have children do I need to learn first aid?

Who should learn first aid?

What will I learn?

What should I learn first aid?

Is the course difficult?If I don't have children do I

need to learn first aid?

Who should learn first aid?

What will I learn?

What should I learn first aid?

If I learn first aid, do I have to help a stranger?

Is the course difficult?If I don't have children do I

need to learn first aid?

Who should learn first aid?

What will I learn?

What should I learn first aid?

ACCIDENTS

HAPPEN

ACCIDENTS

HAPPEN

“TIME AND PLACES”

OF

REGARDLESS

ACCIDENTS

HAPPEN

“TIME AND PLACES”

OF

REGARDLESS

AT HOME

AT SCHOOLS

AND ANYWHER

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I T I S IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW YOU

SHOULD

RESPONDIN EMERGENCY

S ITUAT ION

GET PREPARED TO MEET THOSE SITUATION

AND

WHAT TO DO

WHAT NOT TO DO

I T I S IMPORTANT TO KNOW HOW YOU

SHOULD

RESPONDIN EMERGENCY

S ITUAT ION

GET PREPARED TO MEET THOSE SITUATION

AND

Basic first aid

techniques

Everyone

SHOULD LEARN

Whether

When you might

need them

You never know

Something more

serious

In A MINOR SITUATION

Or

Basic first aid

techniques

Everyone

SHOULD LEARN

Whether

When you might

need them

You never know

Something more

serious

In A MINOR SITUATION

Or

Basic first aid

techniques

Everyone

SHOULD LEARN

FIRST AIDimmediate assistance

given to a casualty.

Suddenly

victims ill or injured

Before taken to hospital for

further treatment.

FIRST AIDimmediate assistance

given to a casualty.

To save life

Prevent more

injuries and infection

Quick

recovery

To

control bleeding

To

relief pain

Percentage level of knowledge in certain aspect.

DO YOU KNOW..In our county, the knowledge of CPR techniques still

low. Only 10-15% aware what are they doing. And most of them is medical staff.

Treatment of heart attack and fainting

victims, 44.1%

Basic knowledge of first

aid, 77.5%

Treatment of electric

shock, 55.5%

Treatment burns and

scald victims, 58.35%

Treatment of victims wound in

the workshop, 40.95%

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This Lead To The

IMPORTANCE Of Having

FIRST AID KIT .

This Lead To The

IMPORTANCE Of Having

FIRST AID KIT .

Incase, an Accident

happened BUT THE

HOSPITAL OR CLINIC FAR away .

What are we going to

do?

As we know, accidents happened

underestimate . So, be

aware ..prepare your kit.

Where

First-aid kit”

locate“Should

I

?

necessary to locate in our

facilities. “Each houses, no matter the age of who lives in that house”

“store in your vehicle, if something happen during the

journey”“Bring along your first aid kit

when you go for a holiday or outstation”

“For a building that are large, they should have the separate kit for each location and level “

Make sure it is easy to access. easy to

open.And

complet

e.

make your own kit by

preparing a list of item,

common items that

should have in the first aid kit.

Either you want

to buy from

internet and pharmacy

or

Where can I get first-aid kit?

THE CONTENT OF THE FIRST AID KIT.

bandages

Cotton wool

scissorsplasters

gauze

muscle pain ointments

Burn cream

glucose

Surgical blades

iodine/ spirit

Note book and pen

Pain killers

tweezers

gloves

Safety pins

splints

THE CONTENT OF THE FIRST AID KIT.

EXAMPLES of injuries and their

treatment.

BLEEDING.

Causes:-Motor accidents

FightingCuts from sharp

objectsfractures

Signs and symptoms(gene

ral):-Blood seen

PainWound

Dizzinessunconsciousnes

s

First aid management:-Sit or lie the casualty

downElevate effected part if

possibleApply direct pressure

Dress the woundReassure as you do the

aboveRefer to nearest

medical unit.NOSE BLEEDING

Sit the casualty uprightSlightly open the legs casualty

Pinch soft part at the nose(between eyes and breath through the mouth)

Get and place cold dump(wet)cloth or sponge the fore head.

Do the above every 5min for 30min.If continue bleeding, refer to medical unit.

WOUNDS

Signs and symptoms:-

PainWound

BleedingUnconsciousness

swelling

Types of wound:-1. Closed wounds-damage occurs under skin tissue

leaving the outer layer unbroken.2. open wounds-breakage in the continuity of skin.

Causes:-Blunt force e.g.

punch while fighting

Sharp forcesElectrical injuries

First aid management:-Safety

Reassure casualty and comfortable position

Remove the foreign body if possible

Raised the injured part Dress and bandage the affected

partChange dressing every day

Burn all used dressing not to spread infection

BURNS AND SCALDS

-Burns injuries caused by dry heat e.g. hot metals, iron. -Scalds are injuries caused by vapor or hot liquids First aid

management:-Safety

Pour plenty of cold running water over

partRefer or call for a

help

Signs and symptoms:-

PainRestlessness

BlistersPart becomes

warm*noteNever break blistersNever forcefully remove clothes form burnt skin

FAINTINGTemporary inadequate supply of oxygenated blood to the brain.

First aid management:-Ensure you and casualty safe

from dangerLie casualty on his/her back

Loosen any tight fittingsElevate the legs above the level

of heart.Give and ensure supply of fresh

airReassure casualty as you

administer first aid procedure

If the casualty recovers, explain what happened

and what you intend to doIf casualty doesn’t show signs such as improving

refer to medical unit.Give a cold sweet drink after

recovering

Causes:-Standing in the

sun for long hoursOver dosage of

drugsProlonged

hunger(fatigue)Diseases e.g.

Malaria, Tuberculosis

Signs and symptoms:-Swollen feet

RestlessDizziness

General bogy weaknessSweating

ThirstCollapsing suddenly

First-aid training.

SJAM LEADING First Aid training in

Malaysia.

Provides comprehensive, complete and practical First Aid training to

public

Helps community gain access to

first aid knowledge and health care Knowledgeable in

workings of the human body

and able to take better care of it.

Create caring society, willing

to help fellowmen in times of

needs

OR

FROM MANUAL

“HAVING first aid kit does not mean that you are

waiting for an accident to HAPPEN”“accidents are a

REALITY in life”

“whether you like or

not, it is always BEST TO BE READY”

references

M, Musalaba, ltd. (2010). First-Aid Training In Corroboration with Uganda Red Cross: Standard Chartered Bank. Slide 1-41.

Website St. John Ambulance of Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Retrieved from http://www.sjam.org.my/services/first-aid-training

C. R. Julian. (1989). “Training People in First Aid”, Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol.21 Iss: 3. Emerald Article: Training People in First Aid

S, Hashim. Y, Zakiri. (2010) ;Tahap Penguasaan Pertolongan Cemas Di Kalangan Pelajar-Pelajar Pendidikan Kemahiran Hidup (S.P.A.C.E) Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Retrieved from http://eprints.utm.my/11212/1/Tahap_Penguasaan_Pertolongan_Cemas_Di_Kalangan_Pelajar.pdf

J. D. Molana. (2011). First Aid. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/JharvieDwayneMolana/first-aid-6772293

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NUR ATHIRAH BINTI ADMAN

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