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First aid is one of the vital matters that should be present in all institutions, especially schools, as it helps to deal with injuries and accidents that students and teachers may be exposed to immediately until medical assistance arrives, so let's learn about the importance of first aid in schools and its most important principles, in addition to the basic tools that a first aid kit should contain.
What is first aid?
First aid is a set of simple medical procedures that are provided immediately to an injured or sick person with the aim of providing primary care in emergency situations, as they are implemented until specialized paramedics arrive to provide advanced care, and first aid is used to reduce complications and protect the life of the injured person, and may contribute to saving lives in some cases.
The most important principles of first aid
The principles of first aid include the following:
• Rapid assessment of the condition: Assessing the injury or condition to know the steps to be taken.
• Protecting the injured and the paramedic: Ensuring that the environment is safe and not exposing the paramedic and the injured person to danger.
• Contacting emergency services: Requesting medical assistance if the condition requires immediate medical intervention.
• Providing first aid: such as stopping bleeding, fixing fractures, and relieving pain.
The importance of first aid in schools
First aid in schools is a vital element in maintaining the safety of students and teachers, as it plays a major role in dealing with emergencies and minor injuries that may occur during daily school activities. The following are some of the most important points that explain the importance of first aid in schools:
1. Rapid response to emergencies:
First aid helps in providing immediate care for minor injuries or emergency accidents, which reduces their aggravation and helps maintain the stability of the injured person's condition until specialized medical assistance arrives.
2. Reducing injury complications:
Through rapid intervention, first aid can prevent complications in simple or moderate cases such as bleeding, burns or fractures, which helps reduce the recovery period.
3. Enhancing safety and prevention:
The presence of a staff trained in first aid for children in school enhances the feeling of safety within the school and reassures parents that their children are in an environment capable of responding to emergencies.
4. Developing health awareness among students:
Teaching students the basics of first aid contributes to enhancing their health awareness and teaches them how to deal with minor injuries, which increases their sense of responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
5. Supporting a safe school environment:
By providing schools with a first aid kit and training the teaching staff, schools can provide a safe environment that encourages students to participate in activities without fear of being injured without care.
6. Reducing recovery time:
Rapid care through first aid may contribute to reducing recovery time and avoiding the long-term effects of some injuries.
7. Developing teachers' emergency handling skills:
Training teachers in first aid helps enhance their ability to act calmly and effectively in the face of emergencies, which helps to control the situation quickly and protect the lives of students.
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Types of First Aid
First aid can be classified into several types, including:
• First aid for minor injuries: such as superficial wounds and bruises.
• First aid for critical injuries: such as fractures and severe bleeding.
• First aid for emergency health conditions: such as fainting or shortness of breath.
Cases that require first aid
After we learned about the importance of first aid in schools and its types, let us talk to you about the cases that require first aid, which include:
Severe bleeding: When the bleeding is profuse and does not stop with simple pressure.
Severe burns: Second or third-degree burns that lead to tissue damage.
Fractures: When there is a clear fracture in the bones or severe sprain in the joints.
Respiratory emergencies: such as respiratory arrest or suffocation due to airway obstruction.
Poisoning: When swallowing toxic substances or skin exposure to toxic chemicals.
Fainting: When a person loses consciousness for a short period and needs immediate care.
Bites and severe allergies: such as insect bites that cause a strong allergic reaction (such as anaphylactic shock).
Seizures: When a seizure or convulsions occurs, immediate care must be provided to prevent injuries.
Severe headache or dizziness: especially if accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting or shortness of breath.
Sports injuries: such as joint sprains or muscle tears that require immediate intervention to reduce swelling and pain.
First aid plays an essential role in dealing with these cases until the injured person is transferred to the hospital or specialized medical care arrives.
> You can join a first aid course with an accredited certificate provided by the Total Safety Quality Center.
First aid kit
Every school should have a first aid kit that includes the basic tools for dealing with injuries, such as:
• Bandages and sterile gauze.
• Scissors and wound disinfectant.
• Medical gloves to keep the wound clean.
• Painkillers and medical ointments for burns.
The importance of learning first aid skills
After we talked about the importance of first aid in schools, we found that learning first aid enhances the ability to respond quickly during accidents, which reduces the severity of injuries and increases individuals' awareness of their responsibilities towards others. Here are some important benefits of learning first aid skills:
1) Learning first aid skills can save lives and contribute to reducing complications by providing immediate care.
2) Helps in responding quickly and effectively to emergencies, which increases the chances of recovery and reduces stress.
3) Enhances safety and increases awareness of how to deal with daily injuries and accidents.
4) Contributes to creating a safe environment at home, school or workplace.
5) Training teachers and students in first aid improves schools' response to emergency incidents and enhances safety.
6) It enhances health awareness and increases individuals' ability to deal with emergencies in a competent manner.
How to learn first aid skills
To learn first aid skills, you can follow the following steps:
• Enroll in an accredited training course: You can register for first aid courses offered by the Total Safety Quality Center for Training.
• Study educational materials: You can read books or online educational materials that explain the basics of first aid.
• Practical training: Participate in practical training where you learn how to apply skills in real emergency situations.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training: It is important to learn how to perform CPR correctly.
• Continuous review: Keep your skills updated periodically through advanced courses or training workshops.
• First aid practice: Through continuous training, you become more able to act confidently in emergency situations.
Total Safety Quality Center for Training
The Total Safety Quality Center for Training is one of the institutions that provide specialized training courses in the field of first aid, where schools can cooperate with this center to organize training workshops for their students and teachers to ensure that they know the basics and are able to deal with emergency situations effectively.
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