First Aid Terminologies

In myfirst post, I promised to be posting topics relating to first aid. It is then important to know some terminologies in first aid. And that will lead us to the following:


What is First Aid Treatment?

First aid is a treatment given to a casualty before transferring to the hospital or clinic or the before the arrival of a medical personnel for further or professional treatment.

According to Wikipedia: First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing CPR while awaiting an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to a cut. First aid is generally performed by the layperson, with many people trained in providing basic levels of first aid, and others willing to do so from acquired knowledge. Mental first aid is an extension of the concept of first aid to cover mental health.

This will lead us to another term which is First Aider.

Who is a First Aider?

First aider is any person who have the knowledge of first aid treatment and willing to practice it.

According to an online first aid class, it define first aider as: A first aider is someone who is qualified to give first aid treatment in the event of an injury or illness. Responsibilities. Appointed person.

A first aider is not compulsory to be an expert in medical line. A first aider can be lawyer, engineer, teacher or driver in as much he has the knowledge of first aid treatment.


The First Aid Equipment and Box

First aid materials are those equipment/tools used in carrying out first aid service.
The basic materials are:

• First aid manual
• Scissors
• Antibiotic ointment
• Bandage
• Pain reliever
• Gauze pad
• Tweezers
• Hand disposable glove
• Nose pad

There are so many other materials used in carrying out first aid service including pen and paper.
First aid box/kit is where all the materials used in first aid treatment are kept. This may be a container, bag or any other thing.


What is ABC?


ABC is another term commonly used in first aid field. This means:
A- Airway
B- Breathing
C- Circulation
These three are essential steps used by medical personnel and first aiders when attending to casualty.


In my next post, I will be treating the aims and scopes of first aid treatment and also some qualities of a good first Aider.

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