First Aid
Stephanie Hayward
015.1.1
* Assess the situation * Always check for dangers, for yourself, casualties and of others. * Carry out A, B, C checks. Be prepared to carry put lifesaving treatment. * Assess the child or infants illness of. * Carry out an examination from head to toe. * Prioritise treatment. Life threatening conditions must come first. * Do not remove infant of child unless needed. * Promote recovery, by giving first aid treatment. Keep the infant or child stable. * Reassure the infant or child, and any other children who may be involved. * Call emergency services, and pass on any information of the event to professional help or parent.
015.1.2 * Cover any cuts on your own hands with a plaster. * Wash hands immediately after any contact with blood or bodily fluid. * If a child has an open wound, wash with soap and running water, if possible. This will remove and dirt or grit. Or any other type of contamination. * Place all soiled materials including gloves or apron in a plastic bag. * Dispose of correctly.
015.1.3
* Disposable gloves: protect hands from blood and any other body fluid. * Scissors: Cutting dressings for correct size, even clothing. * Sterile gauze pads: Covering small wounds which are bleeding.
* Adhesive tape: For securing gauze to a wound. * Large dressing selection: For covering large wounds. * Stretch bandage: For holding a dressing in place, on the body or limb. * Crepe bandage: Support for any sprains to leg or ankle. * Triangle bandage: Support for arm or shoulder injury. * Safety pins: For fastening slings. * Eye dressings: Covering eye to protect after an injure or a foreign body object/ entry. * Plasters, selection of sizes: Covering small cuts or grazes. * Plastic bags: Dispose of any solid dressings. * Note pad and pen: Making notes about an accident. * List of items in the first aid box:
015.1.1
* Assess the situation * Always check for dangers, for yourself, casualties and of others. * Carry out A, B, C checks. Be prepared to carry put lifesaving treatment. * Assess the child or infants illness of. * Carry out an examination from head to toe. * Prioritise treatment. Life threatening conditions must come first. * Do not remove infant of child unless needed. * Promote recovery, by giving first aid treatment. Keep the infant or child stable. * Reassure the infant or child, and any other children who may be involved. * Call emergency services, and pass on any information of the event to professional help or parent.
015.1.2 * Cover any cuts on your own hands with a plaster. * Wash hands immediately after any contact with blood or bodily fluid. * If a child has an open wound, wash with soap and running water, if possible. This will remove and dirt or grit. Or any other type of contamination. * Place all soiled materials including gloves or apron in a plastic bag. * Dispose of correctly.
015.1.3
* Disposable gloves: protect hands from blood and any other body fluid. * Scissors: Cutting dressings for correct size, even clothing. * Sterile gauze pads: Covering small wounds which are bleeding.
* Adhesive tape: For securing gauze to a wound. * Large dressing selection: For covering large wounds. * Stretch bandage: For holding a dressing in place, on the body or limb. * Crepe bandage: Support for any sprains to leg or ankle. * Triangle bandage: Support for arm or shoulder injury. * Safety pins: For fastening slings. * Eye dressings: Covering eye to protect after an injure or a foreign body object/ entry. * Plasters, selection of sizes: Covering small cuts or grazes. * Plastic bags: Dispose of any solid dressings. * Note pad and pen: Making notes about an accident. * List of items in the first aid box: