Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Being a First Aider

Responsibilities of a First Aider :
  • To assess a situation quickly and safely and summon appropriate help.
  • To identify, as far as possible, the injury or the nature of the illness affecting a casualty.
  • To give early, appropriate, and adequate treatment in a sensible order of priority.
  • To arrange for the removal of the casualty to hospital, to the care of a doctor, or home.
  • To remain with a casualty until handling him or her over to the care of an approtiate person.
  • To make and pass on a report, and give further help if required.

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