Safety in First Aid Administration
Whenever first aid is being administered to a casualty, we are trying to achive 1 or 2, or even 3 of the following π
π― to preserve life
π― to prevent a bad situation from worsening π― to promote quick recovery
The plan is not to become a casualty!
Safety is therefore a priority.
There are sad cases of people getting electrocuted while trying to rescue someone who has suffered electrocution π
Or trying to rescue someone that is drowning and the rescuer gets drowned as well π
Every time we want to administer first aid or embark on a rescue mission, ensure the environment is safe.
Watch out for danger or potentially dangerous elements.
If possible remove the danger (e.g. turn off the mains before rescuing a victim of electrocution,); if someone has suffered a snake bite, if safe, remove the victim from the reach of a snake; if the floor is wet or slippery, be careful so you don't slip and fall etc.
Do not endanger yourself
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