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First Aid at WorkFirst Aid at Work First Aid at WorkFirst Aid at Work
What to do in an emergencyWhat to do in an emergency
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What to do in an emergency?
• do not put yourself in danger• assess all casualties • send for help – do not delay
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Check for a response
• ask loudly, ‘Are you all right?’
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Open the airway• place your hand
on the casualty’s forehead and gently tilt the head back
• lift the chin with two fingertips
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If there is no response check for normal
breathing• look, listen and feel for normal
breathing for no more than 10 seconds
• look for chest movement• listen at the casualty’s mouth for
breath sounds• feel for air on your cheek
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Check for normal breathing
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Breathing• If the casualty
is breathing normally
• get help• check for
continued breathing
• If the casualty is not breathing normally
• get help• start chest
compressions
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Start chest compression CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• lean over the casualty and with your arms straight, press down on the centre of the breastbone 5–6 cm, then release the pressure;
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Chest compression CPR Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
• repeat at a rate of about 100–120 times a minute;
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Start chest compression CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• after 30 compressions open the airway again;
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Start chest compression CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• pinch the casualty’s nose closed and allow the mouth to open;
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Start chest compression CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• take a normal breath and place your mouth around the casualty’s mouth, making a good seal;
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Start chest compression CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• blow steadily into the mouth while watching for the chest rising;
• remove your mouth from the casualty and watch for the chest falling;
• give a second breath and then start 30 compressions again without delay;
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Start chest compression CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Start chest compression CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation • continue with chest compressions
and rescue breaths in a ratio of 30:2 until qualified help takes over or the casualty starts breathing normally.
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Severe bleeding• immediately apply direct pressure
to the wound;
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Severe bleeding• raise and support the injured part
(unless broken);
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Severe bleeding
• apply a dressing and bandage firmly in place.
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Broken bones and spinal injuries
• If a broken bone or spinal injury is suspected, support the head and neck obtain expert help.
• Do not move casualties unless they are in immediate danger.
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Burns• Burns can be serious so if in
doubt, seek medical help.
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Burns• Cool the affected part of the body
with cold water until pain is relieved. (10 minutes or more)
• Remove any contaminated clothing which is not stuck to the skin.
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Burns
• Take the casualty to hospital without delay.
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Burns• Continue treatment even on the
way to hospital, if necessary.
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Eye injuries•If there is something in the eye, wash out the eye with clean water or eyewash, to remove loose material.
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Eye injuries• Do not remove anything that is
embedded in the eye.• Ask the casualty to hold a pad over the
injured eye and send them to hospital.
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Eye injuries• If chemicals are involved, flush the
eye with water or eyewash for at least 10 minutes, while gently holding the eyelids open.