SCOPES OF FIRST AID TREATMENT

There are three major scopes in first aid, they are listed below:

DIAGNOSIS: The first aider must know how the accident, injury or illness has occurred. He can easily get this from the victim if he is still conscious and if not he can get the from the witnesses around. This is also called the history of the case.



The next step in diagnosis is to watch the symptoms like faintness, thirst, pain or shivering.

Then the first aider can look at the signs, which are variations from normal conditions. These may include swelling, congestion, paleness or deformity, which can be very easily observed by the first aider. Signs are the most reliable indications on which diagnosis can be based.

TREATMENT: the first aider must immediately remove the cause from the victim or the victim from the cause, this will prevent the condition from becoming worse. Special attention should be paid to cases of severe bleeding, shock, unconsciousness and failure of breathing.

QUICK MOVEMENT: the victim or the casualty should be given professional attempt either the doctor should attend to him on spot, if that is not possible, he should be immediately transferred to the nearest suitable place of shelter or to a hospital, according to circumstances. The members of the victim's family or his relatives should be informed at once.

ETHICS OF A GOOD FIRST AIDER
the following are the ethics of a good first aider:

1. Loyality
2. Impartiality
3. Peace maker
4. He must think and act fast
5. Accountability

Below are the roles of first aid treatment.

1. Assess the situation quickly and calmly

2. Protect yourself and them from any danger: Always secure yourself and never put yourself at risk, Only move them to safety if leaving them would cause them more harm.

3. Prevent infection between you and them: make sure you use a disposable glove while carrying out

4. Comfort and reassure: the first aider must Stay calm and as well take charge of the situation. He should also Introduce himself to them in order to gain their trust. He should tell them what is happening and why it is happening and also tell them what he is going to do before doing it.

5. Assess the casualty: If there are more than one casualty, help those with severe and life-threatening conditions first.

6. Give first aid treatment.

7. Arrange for the right kind of help

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