1st aid center 

First aid for the home and office 

Be ready before an emergency occurs ! 

• Get yourself trained in first aid now! (See first aid information)
• Establish a clear line of communication in your organization/school/home with emergency agencies, local doctor, hospital, first aid branch, fire brigade, police.
• Assign duties to a specific person in the workplace.
• Brief teachers at school and family members at home.
• Keep a first aid kit up-to-date, ready for use, accessible and well stocked.
• Know how to act in case of special health problems e.g. asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, haemophilia, tetanus immune status.
• Hold regular fire drill exercises at school and work.
• Keep up-to-date personnel records so that next of kin can be notified in case of accident.
• Display CPR and First aid information posters in prominent position.
  e.g. beside fire extinguisher.
• Keep names of staff trained in CPR beside the phone.

Don't leave it to others to learn first aid, "Get yourself trained now !"

First Aid Information

Do not use this first aid information resource as a substitute for a first aid course.
It is only intended as an information guide for people who would like to know a little more about this subject. We would strongly advise people to take a first aid training course with one of the many organisations in their locality. The life you save may be the life you love.
 

BEES

• Brush the sting away; do NOT pull it out.
• Raise the part and apply a cold compress.
• If known to be allergic, seek urgent medical aid

SNAKES

• Place victim at complete rest
• Apply a firm roller bandage over the bitten area, then bandage from fingers or toes upwards, covering as much of the limb as possible.
• Immobilise the limb with a splint.
• Arrange transport to medical care.
   

• Flood a burn with cold water for up to 10 minutes, for scalds, remove saturated clothing before cooling.
• Cover area with a clean, dry dressing.
• Loosen any tight clothing.
• Seek medical advise unless the burn is very minor.

• Do NOT break blisters.
• Do NOT pull away burnt clothing.

• DANGER - DISCONNECT POWER IMMEDIATELY.
• If unconcious, turn victim into the recovery position and clear the airway.
• If not breathing, start resuscitation promptly, following the ABC.

• Avoid injury by removing hard objects, protecting the head, etc.
• DO NOT restrict movements or pad between the teeth.
• When the seizure ends, turn the victim promptly into the Recovery Position and clear the airway.
• Observe the victim and allow to rest until fully recovered.

• Assist victim to rest lying down, raise legs slightly.
• Loosen any tight clothing at neck and waist.
• Ensure a supply of fresh air.
• Allow to rest until fully recovered

In a WOUND:

Only remove the object if on the surface

If embedded, pack around it and avoid direct pressure.

Cover with a dressing and bandage.

Seek Medical advice promptly.

If in an EYE:

Do NOT attempt to remove it from the coloured part of the eye.

Only attempt removal if on the surface of the white part of the eye, but NOT if embedded.

Either wash the eye with running water, or gently lift object from the surface with a miostened Stoll's Wedge. If in doubt, or pain persists, cover with a pad and seek medical advice promptly.

Clean with antiseptic solution or soap and water.

Cover with a clean dressing.

Change the dressing daily. Leave open once the wound is dry.

If feverish, remove clothes and allow air to cool the skin.

If unconcious, turn into the Recovery Position and keep the airway open.

Seek prompt medical advice.

Keep victim sitting down with the head tilted slightly FORWARD.

Pinch nostrils shut for AT LEAST 10 minutes.

Do not blow nose for several hours.

Note any stomach pains, vomiting, drowsiness, burning or staining of lips or mouth.

Call Poisons Information Center for specific advice.

Identify poison or save specimen if possible.

If unconcious, give NOTHING by mouth, turn victim promptly into the Recovery Position and call for an ambulance.

When in doubt, treat as for a broken bone.

Apply a firm, supporting roller bandage.

Support in a raised, comfortable position.

Apply a cold compress for up to 10 minutes.

If pain persists, seek medcal advice. 

These hints will enable you to be of assistance to an injured person in an emergency. Everyone should be trained to give First Aid, and theses notes cannot replace such training. First Aid courses are offered by Red Cross in all States and Territories. Day, evening and weekend courses are held regularly throughout the year at various locations. First Aid kits are available for home, road, workplace or recreation emergencies.