First Aid and Duties of First Aiders
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CLASS: Basic 3
SUBJECT: Basic Science
TOPIC: First Aid and Duties of First Aiders
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CONTENT:
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First aid is the care given to a sick or an injured person before taking to the hospital for skilled medical treatment.
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First Aiders are people who give help to a sick or injured person. They could be our parents, brothers, sisters, classmates, nurses, teachers or neighbours.
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DUTIES OF FIRST AIDERS INCLUDE:
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- He or she must be able to know the condition of the victim (sick person) and give correct care.
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- He or she should make sure the victim is breathing.
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- He or she should control the crowd from gathering round the victim.
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- He or she should be able to go to any accidents or sickness quickly.
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- He or she should arrange for medical assistance for the victim without delay.
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- He or she should calm the victim down by talking to him or her in a friendly manner.
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- He or she must clean and dress the victim’s wounds to prevent germs from entering them.
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EVALUATION:
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- What is first aid?
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- Who are first aiders ?
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- State four people that can be a first aider.
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- List four duties of a first aider.