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FIRST AID STEON BOARDBased from the InternatiMedical Guide for Ships

Edition by the World HeaOrganization (2007)

Prepared by: Raphael Fernandez,

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WHAT IS FIRST AID?

First Aid is the

provision of initial carefor an injury or anillness.

It is usually performedby a non-medical

individual until medicaltreatment can beaccessed.

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STEPS

STEP ONE: Assess the situation:

what happened and is there stilldanger?1. If giving first aid will expose you

to danger, do not do it but calland go for help.

2. If a person is still in danger,remove either the person fromthe danger or the danger from

the person before giving first aid3. If bystanders are in danger,

warn them.

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STEPSSTEP TWO: If you are alone, shoutfor help.

STEP THREE: Choose the bestplace for first aid.

1. On the spot?

1. No, if fire is present.

2. No, if dangerous gases arepresent

3. No, if there are hazards in the siteof accident

2. In the ships infirmary or cabin?

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STEPSSTEP FOUR: If there are severalinjured people, prioritize

1. Attend first to any unconscious person

2. If there is more than one unconsciousperson:

1. Check each for pulse and breathing

2. Begin resuscitation of a person who isnot breathing or has no detectableheart beat.

3. Attend to conscious patients

1. Apply direct pressure on bleedingwound.

2. Wait until patient has been moved tosick bay before dealing with otherinjuries. UNLESS you suspect spinalinjury.

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STEPS What NOT to do when giving first

aid:

DO NOT GIVE FIRST AID if youhave doubts about your ability to dofirst aid correctly.

DO NOT ENTER AN ENCLOSEDSPACE unless you are sure its safe.

DO NOT MOVE THE PERSONwithout checking for:

Spinal injuries Fractured long bones

DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING TO EATOR DRINK (especially alcohol)

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