Elementary First Aid (IMO Model Course 1.13)
First Aid - is the emergency treatment given to the ill or injured person before professional medical services can be obtain.
A first aider fills the gap between the victim and physician, it should not compete or take the place of the physician, the role of the first aider ends when the services of the physicians begins.
A good first aider must be:
A first aider fills the gap between the victim and physician, it should not compete or take the place of the physician, the role of the first aider ends when the services of the physicians begins.
A good first aider must be:
- Resourceful
- Gentle
- Sympathetic
- Cheerful
- Observant
- Tactful
- To prevent death
- To prevent further injury
- To counteract shock
- To relieve pain
- To prevent severe bleeding
- To prevent asphyxiation
Severe bleeding and asphyxiation require immediate attention, a few seconds delay reduce the chances of survival of the victim, while other medical emergencies may safely be posponed for a few minutes.
FIRST AID ABOARD SHIP
All crew members aboard ship should have proper training and sufficient knowledge of first aid. Crew members should be able to administer emergency treatment until medical assistance arrive.
As first aider, crew members should be aware of their ability and limitations. Crew members should not attempt to administer first aid procedure and techniques which they are not properly trained or that are beyond their ability because it will further harm the victim or victims.
Aboard ship first aid must be immediately administered to:
FIRST AID ABOARD SHIP
All crew members aboard ship should have proper training and sufficient knowledge of first aid. Crew members should be able to administer emergency treatment until medical assistance arrive.
As first aider, crew members should be aware of their ability and limitations. Crew members should not attempt to administer first aid procedure and techniques which they are not properly trained or that are beyond their ability because it will further harm the victim or victims.
Aboard ship first aid must be immediately administered to:
- To restore breathing and heartbeat
- Control bleeding
- Remove poisons
- Prevent further injury to the patient