ABC of first aid

ABC of First Aid

The ABC of first aid is an acronym for three primary things that need to be checked when approaching a victim of an accident.

• A - Airway: This refers to ensuring the free flow of air in the victim's respiratory tract.
• B - Breathing: This involves providing rescue breaths to the victim, which can be mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose breathing if the victim's mouth is injured or cannot be opened.
• C - Circulation: This relates to restoring the flow of blood through chest compressions.

Application of ABC:

• Calm the victim down without causing panic.
• Attempt to stop any bleeding.
• If there are breathing problems, perform rescue breathing.
• Ensure proper ventilation around the victim.
• Avoid worsening the condition and focus on saving the victim's life.
• Turn off the vehicle's engine if possible.
• Transport the victim to a hospital or alert a healthcare facility or emergency services. Rescue Operations

Rescue Operations

A rescue operation is an organized activity or procedure aimed at freeing a victim from danger or confinement, typically to save lives or prevent injuries during an accident or dangerous situation.

Tools for Rescue Operations:

• Rope
• Search and rescue dog
• Helicopter
• Search and rescue horse
• Fire extinguisher
• Special vehicles (e.g., ambulance, fire truck)
• Excavator

Aspects of Rescue Operations:

• Highway Rescue Operation: This operation is carried out when there is a vehicle accident on a highway to rescue lives.
• Surface-Water Rescue Operation: This involves accidents in water where attempts are made to rescue victims floating on the water.
• Air-Sea Rescue Operations: These operations are conducted in response to accidents involving aircraft or when manual rescue attempts are required, such as during plane crashes.
• Fire Rescue Operation: This operation is conducted during fire accidents, whether caused by electrical fires or mechanical faults.