The
First Aider is any person who may have been trained and learnt the process of
standard methods of application of First Aid which is best suited to his skill.
He is trained to reach patients identify the problem and should be able to
provide emergency assistance without further causing pains or injuries.
In
this article, you will be able to define and correctly explain the responsibilities
of a First Aider, outline the stages of First Aid correctly, enumerate the
scope of a First Aider and identify and describe the qualification of a First
Aider.
Qualification of the First Aider
The
First Aider is any person who may have learnt standard method of application of
first aid skills, which is best suited to his skill. He has been trained to
reach patients identify the problem and should be able to provide emergency
assistance without further causing or worsening the patient conditions.
The
following are some of the qualifications that an able First Aider need to
enable him/her to function well as a First Aider:
1.
Good observer
2.
Good reflex action i.e act quickly and intelligently
3.
Not easily excited or panicky
4.
Possess self-confidence and quick intelligent ability
5.
He is a motivator-being able to reassure the apprehensive victim of recovery
and wellness.
Principles of the First Aider
The First Aider (coach) action is always guided by the following principles as he tries to attend to the athlete:
1. Ensure breathing or provide respiration A,B,C of first aid (Restoration)
2.
Treat Shock, Fainting and general unconsciousness
3.
Treat Fracture or dislocations
4.
Treat Burns and Scalds
5.
Multiple injuries– wounds of various degrees
6.
Transportation
Scope of First Aider
1.
The First Aider should not take the place of a doctor
2.
He should not examine wounds by opening wounds that have been bandage by
someone else
3.
He should not declare a victim dead
4.
The scope of the first aider should cover accidents or situation that may take
place on the road, home factories, building which are as a result of
calamities, electric shock, burns, snake bite, poisoning etc
Responsibilities of the First Aider
1.
Gain access to victim in easiest and safest ways
2.
Access and observe the scene
3.
Direct and control traffic, also control bystanders
4.
Find out the situation of victim- unconscious, conscious, alive or dead
5.
Give immediate and appropriate assistance using the following priority: Restoration of breathing, Circulation of blood
and Stop bleeding
6.
Identify the injury involved
7.
Arrange to transfer victim home, hospital or safest place
8.
Keep record of the patient- incident – addresses – witness
Conclusion on the First Aider: Qualification, Principles, Scope and Responsibilities
With
the successful completing of the self-assessment test, it is assumed that you
have attain understanding of listing or describing of the First aid Kits
contents, their usage etc.
It
is impossible to be prepared for an Emergency. As you assemble your First aid
Kits, you will find that the information contained in this module, is extremely
important. The contents are always improved according to the number and kind of
students.
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