{"id":4086,"date":"2022-08-05T09:26:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T09:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kursy-udt.pl\/?p=4086"},"modified":"2022-08-05T09:27:49","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T09:27:49","slug":"first-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kursy-udt.pl\/en\/pierwsza-pomoc\/","title":{"rendered":"What is first aid?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most people in a life-threatening situation panic and do not know what to do. In such circumstances, when every minute is at a premium, the most important thing is to understand how to give first aid correctly.<\/p>\n

First aid is a set of actions designed to save a human being until emergency medical services arrive. It aims to prevent further exposure of the victim to danger, the development of serious complications and thus save lives. It is effective when given immediately or as soon as possible - within the first 30 minutes and, in cases of chemical injuries, the first 10 minutes - from the moment of the incident - count. Anyone who is in the vicinity of the victim at the critical moment can provide first aid. It is a basic but very important skill. In an emergency, it can save someone's life.<\/p>\n

What action should be taken?<\/h2>\n

The main principle of first aid is \"do no harm\". To avoid mistakes and to administer it correctly, the following sequence of actions should be followed:<\/p>\n

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  1. Above all, making sure that you are not in a situation of danger or distress, and ensuring the safety of the victim and others involved in the incident, for example helping a victim out of a burning vehicle.<\/li>\n
  2. Assess whether the casualty is conscious by gently shaking him by the shoulders and asking questions; if he is unresponsive, check for vital signs such as pulse, breathing, pupil response to light; to feel for a pulse place your fingertips on the carotid artery;<\/li>\n
  3. Call 999 or 112 for help.<\/li>\n
  4. The provision of first aid, depending on the situation, can be:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n