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FIRST-AID PLAN of ACTIONÂ First aid typically begins before you get into contact with the casualty. What this means is that you should approach the scene of casualty with confidence. Your body language and control will have a significant impact on the casualty and the bystanders alike.Assess the Situation
Make the Area Safe First things first, do not get distracted by any unimportant activities at the scene. For example bystanders would want to talk to you, find out about the victim etc. Time is of essence and should not be wasted. Equally important is for you to keep your calm. Do not get emotionally involved, focus on thinking about what to do next, and best of all, use common sense. This particularly means not getting involved in activities that are out of your control and not trying to do things you are not trained for. Give Emergency Aid Follow the ABC of Resuscitation first on casualties who need it most urgently. This can be done by assessing the casualties. Find out if the casualty is conscious, has a pulse, has an open airway, is breathing. But always ensure that you first seek professional medical help before starting the first aid and cpr procedures. How to seek professional help The best is to call from your cell phone if possible. But in case you are not with one, ask the bystanders to make the emergency call. Controlling Bystanders Bystanders often gather at the place of emergency and accident. Bystanders may also include people who are injured themselves but may not be aware of it. Your job is to seek help from them if possible but remember to be calm and gentle. Where to Find A Telephone If you do not have your mobile phone with you, you can make emergency calls from using one from a bystander of look for emergency phones if you are on a highway. If a bystander has made the call for you, ensure that he/she confirms that help is arriving and that the location has been communicated properly. Key Points of the Emergency Call
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Make the Area Safe First things first, do not get distracted by any unimportant activities at the scene. For example bystanders would want to talk to you, find out about the victim etc. Time is of essence and should not be wasted. Equally important is for you to keep your calm. Do not get emotionally involved, focus on thinking about what to do next, and best of all, use common sense. This particularly means not getting involved in activities that are out of your control and not trying to do things you are not trained for. Give Emergency Aid Follow the ABC of Resuscitation first on casualties who need it most urgently. This can be done by assessing the casualties. Find out if the casualty is conscious, has a pulse, has an open airway, is breathing. But always ensure that you first seek professional medical help before starting the first aid and cpr procedures. How to seek professional help The best is to call from your cell phone if possible. But in case you are not with one, ask the bystanders to make the emergency call. Controlling Bystanders Bystanders often gather at the place of emergency and accident. Bystanders may also include people who are injured themselves but may not be aware of it. Your job is to seek help from them if possible but remember to be calm and gentle. Where to Find A Telephone If you do not have your mobile phone with you, you can make emergency calls from using one from a bystander of look for emergency phones if you are on a highway. If a bystander has made the call for you, ensure that he/she confirms that help is arriving and that the location has been communicated properly. Key Points of the Emergency Call
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