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RESUSCITATION FIRST AID
KEEP A FIRST AID KIT
D others and the patient. HANDY & UP TO DATE
Ensure the area is SAFE for yourself,
Check BEST BEFORE dates,
DANGER stock condition and quantities.
Replace items as required.
Check for a response: “What’s your name?”
R or squeeze their shoulders. If patient MARINE STINGERS: Rest the victim in the shade. Call 000.
Pour vinegar over sting area. DO NOT RUB the sting.
responds, make them comfortable and
RESPONSE monitor. BITES & STINGS: Rest the victim. Bandage over bite area
then apply compression bandage over the entire limb starting
S If the patient does not response, or other leg as a splint. If unconscious CALL 000. Identify
from the toes or fingers. Immobilise the limb by using a stick
SEND FOR HELP and Dial 000
source of bite or sting and seek medical attention urgently.
SEND FOR for an Ambulance. BURNS: Cool the burn area for up to 20 minutes by placing
HELP under running water. DO NOT apply any creams or lotions.
A Place patient in recovery position, CHOKING: If breathing, encourage coughing. If not
Cover with non-adhesive sterile dressing and loose bandage.
open their mouth and clear airway
AIRWAY of foreign material. breathing, give 5 blows with the heel of your hand between
the shoulder blades. If unconscious CALL 000.
B Check breathing LOOK • LISTEN • FEEL POISONS - SWALLOWED: Remove patient from danger.
If conscious, monitor condition and stay with patient.
If breathing, place in recovery position and
Contact POISONS INFORMATION LINE 13 11 26.
monitor.
BREATHING If not breathing, start CPR. If patient unconscious CALL 000, monitor breathing and
commence resuscitation if required. Identify the substance
swallowed and advise paramedics. DO NOT induce vomiting.
C Start CPR. 30 chest compressions, POISONS - INHALED: Fumes could be dangerous to you.
then 2 breaths. Continue until ambulance
Move patient to fresh air and away from danger.
CPR 30:2 arrives or patient starts breathing. If conscious, monitor condition and stay with patient.
Contact POISONS INFORMATION LINE 13 11 26.
If unconscious CALL 000, monitor breathing and commence
resuscitation if required.
D Apply a defibrillator (if available and
DO YOU KNOW FIRST AID?
DEFIBRILLATE required), follow device voice prompts. Learning First Aid is a life skill & could save a loved one.
For more information or to make a booking, contact
Tweak First Aid Training (Tully) on 4068 2000
In an EMERGENCY dial 000. This information provided as a guide only and is not considered comprehensive instructions for treatment or medical emergencies.
