First Aid and Emergency Care Guide

First Aid and Emergency Care

Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC)

A systematic approach used in emergency care to ensure the patient's airway is clear, breathing is adequate, and circulation is maintained.

Airway techniques

Methods such as head-tilt/chin-lift for unresponsive patients or jaw thrust for those with potential spinal injuries.

Common airway obstructions

Includes the tongue, food, and foreign objects that can block airflow and lead to brain damage or death.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaving technique used when a patient is unresponsive and not breathing.

Circulation assessment

Checking for pulse and controlling life-threatening bleeding with direct pressure and elevation.

Consent in first aid

The permission to provide care, which can be explicit (asked verbally) or implied (assumed in emergencies).

Universal precautions

A set of protocols to treat all blood/body fluids as potentially infectious, using personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent disease transmission.

3 Cs of Emergency Response

Check the scene and victim's conditions, Call local emergency services, and Provide care as needed.

SAMPLE History

A mnemonic for recording vital information: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events leading to injury.

Incident Stress Management (ISM)

An approach to help individuals cope with trauma via safety, reassurance, and connection.

Moving victims

Avoid unless in immediate danger or to perform lifesaving care; use techniques like clothing or extremity drags.

Unresponsive assessment

Check responsiveness and breathing, and activate EMS when the victim is unresponsive and not breathing.

Life-Threatening Conditions (ABCD)

Conditions that require immediate attention: Airway obstruction, Breathing failure, Circulation loss, and Disability.