FIRST AID

The first aid that saves on a daily basis

In everyday life, you may be faced with multiple emergencies. To face these different circumstances, there is no room for improvisation. Indeed, the actions to be applied during these emergencies are learned. So you have to have the right foundation for first aid to save lives. The training is open to anyone who wants to save lives, not just professional first responders. It is essential to know the basics of first aid in order to help.

The essential steps to follow:

To deal well with all kinds of emergencies, you have to follow a few processes. Indeed, these steps allow us to intervene properly in the present situation.

• Secure the premises:

It is important to ensure that the accident site  is safe from further accidents. In the event of a car accident, report the accident to other road users. Set up a signaling triangle, put on the reflective vest. Keep the area well lit in case the accident occurs during the night. Before making any  first aid gestures,the premises must be  well  secured. While you are doing this security, take note of the health conditions of the victims. It is therefore important to know their level of consciousness, the details of their injuries. Such information is essential to alert first responders and facilitate rescue.

• Call for help:

Once the scene is safe, it is not long before you alert the emergency services. Some numbers should be kept in mind in order to use them if necessary.

During your call, you must give them as much information as possible to facilitate their access andyourhelp. This is therefore related to:

• Helping victims:

In the absence of training in first responders, providing assistance to victims is already important while waiting for relief. It is essential to talk to them in order to keep  the victims awake, to bring themblankets...

Until rescuers arrive, care must be taken to never:

If you have basics or training in first aid gestures,you can apply them. Once help arrives, be sure to let them know about your previous actions.

Key emergencies and first aid actions:

In order to be able to provide relief to the victims, it is necessary to know their health conditions. This means knowing their levels of consciousness, the external signs of their injuries... Indeed, all first aid actions are specific to specific situations.

• In case of suffocation:

Prompt action is needed in the event of an adult or child choking.

• In case of bleeding:

If the blood is flowing continuously, pressure must be exerted to stop it.

• In the event of a loss of consciousness:

If the victim is not reacted after a maless, he loses consciousness.