First Aid Primer

Check on the following when you approach a seriously injured person:

• Airway – Check if the victim’s airway is not blocked by the tongue, secretions or foreign body.
• Breathing – Check if the victim is breathing. If not, administer artificial respiration.
• Circulation – Check if the victim has a pulse, if none, administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

1. Act fast! Every second counts
2. Don’t move a person with serious injuries of the neck or back, unless extremely necessary
3. Get someone to call an ambulance and a doctor while you apply first aid
4. Don’t pull clothing away from burns
5. Remain calm and reassure the victim
6. Don’t force fluids on an unconscious or semi-conscious person

Remember !

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) requires skills, training and practice. To be prepared for emergency, at least one member of the family should learn to administer CPR. The untrained could cause serious damage to the victim.