🩺 What is First Aid?
First aid is the immediate help given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill, before professional medical help arrives. It can save lives, prevent conditions from worsening, and promote recovery. Knowing first aid is like having a superpower!
💡 Why Everyone Should Learn First Aid
- Saves lives: Immediate action during emergencies can be life-saving.
- Reduces harm: Prevents injuries or illnesses from worsening.
- Encourages preparedness: Empowers people to act effectively in critical situations.
- Supports faster recovery: Timely care accelerates the healing process.
It's a vital skill that makes a real difference in emergencies!
🧰 Basic First Aid Kit Checklist
- Make sure your home, school, or scout bag has:
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- Plasters
- Antiseptic wipes
- Bandages & gauze rolls
- Scissors & tweezers
- Safety pins, gloves and a face mask
- Pain relievers (like paracetamol)
👩⚕️ Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider
- A First Aider is the first person to help when someone is hurt or suddenly ill. Their main job is to save lives, prevent the situation from getting worse, and promote recovery until medical help arrives.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Stay calm and take control of the scene
- Check for dangers to keep everyone safe
- Give basic first aid confidently and quickly
- Call emergency services when needed
- Comfort and reassure the injured person
- Keep clear records of what happened and what you did
- 🩺 A good first aider is calm, kind, and ready to act when it matters most!