First Aid
Providing immediate relief to people with illness or accident victims who need basic medical treatment to prevent disability or death.
The purpose of First Aid
1. Save the lives of sufferers
2. Preventing disability
3. Provide comfort and support the healing process
Integrated Emergency Care System
In the development of first aid measures are expected to be part of a system known as Integrated Emergency Response System, the system of emergency services for people in need, particularly in health.
Components of the Integrated Emergency Response System:
1. Access and Communication
The public should know where they have to ask for help, either general or specific.
2. Pre-Hospital Services
In general, all individuals may provide relief.
Classification Helper:
a. Layman
Not trained or have little knowledge of first aid
b. First Helper
This qualification is achieved First Aid
c. Special Workers / Trained
Specially trained manpower to cope with emergencies on the Ground
3. Transportation
Preparing patients to be transported