Press down firmly on the casualty's breastbone current guidelines suggest pushing down to a depth of 6cm) then release the pressure, but try not to lose contact with the casualty. This is known as a chest compression. When applying pressure, avoid doing so on the ribs, upper abdomen or the end of the casualty's breastbone. Additional Information. Description. The American Red Cross Emergency First Aid Guide is a compact, 4" x 6" full-color, reference pocket guide which provides emergency care information for a range of situations, including first aid, cardiac emergencies, stroke, burns, choking, allergic reactions, and more. This first aid pocket guide has been First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury, [1] with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery. Injuries are practically inevitable in emergency situations. There's a chance you get hurt by whatever's causing the emergency; for instance, you could get burned in a fire, or you could get struck by toppling debris during an earthquake. But injuries are also sustained during the panic that ensues in an emergency. In the rush to get away from danger, you could sprain your ankle or suffer The decision to act appropriately with first aid can mean the difference between life and death. Begin by introducing yourself to the injured or ill person. Explain that you are a first aid provider and are willing to help. The person must give you permission to help them; do not touch them until they agree to be helped. Keep a copy in your home, car, boat, camper, or backpack and be "ready" when emergencies occur. Here's what Kirkus Reviews had to say about First Aid, Survival, and CPR: "Clear, succinct information, sensible design, and strongly organized information combine to make this field guide an invaluable aid to travelers and outdoor recreationists." A first aider is someone trained in first aid who should: • recognise, assess, and prioritise the need for first aid • provide care by using appropriate competencies • recognise their own limitations, and seek additional care when needed. The goals of first aid are to preserve life, alleviate suffering, prevent further illness or If blood soaks through, add more gauze, keeping the first layer in place. Continue to apply pressure. It is important to have a first aid kit available. Keep one at home and one in your car. It should include a first-aid guide. Read the guide to learn how to use the items, so you are ready in case an emergency happens. Start Here adequacy of the first-aid training course. This guide also includes an outline of the essential elements of safe and effective first-aid training for the workplace as guidance to institutions teaching first-aid courses and to the consumers of these courses. The Risks: Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities First Aid is an important element in maintaining Workplace Safety. At RSEA, we worked with National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) to develop a checklist for our sites. We have found this 7 point checklist useful and hope you will too. CHECKLIST EXAMPLE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Are First Aid Kits sign posted and accessible? The First Aid/CPR/AED program includes the following courses and modules, any of which can be combined (e.g., Standard First Aid with CPR/AED—Adult): First Aid CPR—Adult CPR—Child CPR—Infant AED—Adult AED—Child . Option