10 Tips for First Aid
Tips for Trained First Aiders*
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1. Only provide First Aid for things you are trained for. You are not a Doctor, and you are not expected to be one.
2. DON'T PANIC: you need to keep everyone calm, especially the casualty.
3. Keep it simple: even if its just calling the Ambulance and re-assuring the casualty - this is better than nothing.
4. If the patient is conscious do the following:
- Stop: calm the casualty
- Ask: what happened, how did it happen?
- Look: observe site of injury - cut, swelling etc.
- Touch: use sterile gloves if possible, especially if skin pierced.
5. If patient is unresponsive, ALWAYS call the Ambulance - 995. Must give exact location of casualty.
6. While waiting for an Ambulance, check:
- Airways - make sure they are not obstructred
- Breathing - check for breath sounds
- Circulation - check pulse
7. Use AED if you are comfortable using it.
8. Begin CPR if appropriate - as per your training.
9. NEVER move a casualty with Neck injury - may cause severe spinal injury.
10. All head injuries should report to Hospital
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