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First aid quick guide

A memory aid for the techniques from your course, with one video per topic. In an emergency: call 112.

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1

Approach

4 steps
  1. SafetyEnsure the safety of yourself, the casualty and bystanders.
  2. What happened?Check consciousness, open the airway, check breathing.
  3. Raise the alarmCall 112: Who – What – Where – When.
  4. Give further first aidUntil the specialised emergency services arrive.
Basic rules: talk to the casualty · do not move them unnecessarily · do not cause extra pain · protect them from cold or heat · do not give food or drink.
2

CPR

4 steps
  1. SafetyEnsure the safety of yourself, the casualty and bystanders.
  2. Check consciousnessIf unconscious: 112
  3. Check the airwayOpen the airway with a head tilt. Look – Listen – Feel for 10 seconds.
  4. Start CPR30 chest compressions: heel of the hand in the centre of the chest, 5 to 6 cm deep, 100 to 120/min. Then 2 rescue breaths of 1 second (head tilt, chin lift, pinch the nose).
3

Recovery position

5 steps
  1. Arm at a right anglePlace the nearest arm at a right angle.
  2. Far handTake hold of the far hand.
  3. Far kneeRaise the far knee and pull it towards you.
  4. Knee at 90 degreesTilt the head and check that the casualty can breathe freely.
  5. Check stabilityThe casualty is stable and cannot roll onto their stomach.
4

Burns

20-20-20 rule
  1. Cool for 20 minWith water at about 20 degrees.
  2. Keep 20 cm awayHold the wound 20 cm from the water source; do not run water directly onto it.
  3. More than 20% burnedCall 112.
Smaller than a 2-euro coin1st degree: moisturising cream. 2nd degree: disinfect and cover with a sterile dressing.
Larger or sensitive areaNo ointment or disinfectant; cool using the 20-20-20 rule and see a doctor.
In doubt?Always see a doctor.
5

Fainting

4 steps
  1. SafetyEnsure the safety of yourself, the casualty and bystanders.
  2. What happened?Check consciousness (if unconscious: 112), open the airway, check breathing.
  3. Raise the alarmCall 112: Who – What – Where – When.
  4. Give further first aidUntil the specialised emergency services arrive.
If conscious: keep the person lying down for at least 10 minutes. Fresh air, loosen tight clothing. If the fainting was not caused by an accident, raise the legs slightly.
6

Wound care

3 actions
  1. CleanRunning water and soap to remove dirt.
  2. DisinfectUse a suitable disinfectant.
  3. CoverCover the wound to keep it as clean as possible.
7

Fracture, bruise or sprain

I.C.E.
  1. Suspected fractureKeep the limb still, immobilise as well as possible, cool with ice or cold water (if in normal position).
  2. Suspected sprain (I.C.E.)I: Immobilise – C: Compression with a support bandage – E: Elevation.
  3. Call appropriate help112 if the limb is in an abnormal position; see a GP if pain lasts more than 5 days.
8

Choking

5 + 5
  1. Assess the situationThe casualty cannot cough effectively? Call for help if possible.
  2. 5 back blowsStand slightly behind, support the chest with one hand and give five firm blows between the shoulder blades.
  3. 5 abdominal thrustsFist just above the navel, grasped with the other hand; pull sharply inwards and upwards.
  4. AlternateUntil the obstruction clears or the casualty loses consciousness.
  5. If unconsciousStart CPR immediately and call 112.
9

Rautek

4 steps
  1. Cross the legsCross the casualty's legs.
  2. Push forwardSupport the neck and push the casualty forward.
  3. Under the armpitsGrip one forearm, thumbs forward.
  4. DragWith a straight back; lay them down in reverse order.
Une question ?Réponse rapide de Chris