1
Q
What are the aims of first aid
A
- Preserve life
- Prevent the injury from worsening
- Promote recovery
2
Q
What does AMPLE stand for
A
A – Allergies? M – Medications P – Past medical history L – Last ate & drank (when/what) E - Environment
3
Q
What would we use AMPLE
A
When we first interact with the individual
4
Q
What does DR ABC stand for
A
D – Danger
R – Response
- Alert
- Voice
- Pain / Place
- Unresponsive → SHOUT – 999 / First Aid / Debfrib (AED)
A – Airways
B – Breathing → Look / Listen / Feel for 10s.
C – Circulation → Capillary Re-fill / Major Bleeding
