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Principles and Practice of First Aid
Awareness of Danger
– Environmental danger
– Human danger
- as you approach a scene, be aware of the dangers
which might be posed to you or the victim.
- such as – traffic, gas or chemical leaks, live electrical
items, building on fire or falling objects.
- human factors such as bystanders in the way,
victims not being co-operatives, or aggresor in the
vicinity.
- first aiders are never required to place themselves
in a situation which might put them in danger.
- Keep yourself protected – first priority.
- be aware of your surrounding and changing situation.
- other key dangers – bodily fluids eg. blood, vomit,
urine and feces.
- remember body fluids can carry infections and
diseases.
Cont. protective precautions
Convulsion Group 9
Drowning Group 10