Not exact matches
These competency areas fall under the following domains: domains include the prevention
of injuries and illness, the recognition, evaluation, and
immediate care
of injuries (
first aid and emergency care), and referral
of illnesses, rehabilitation and reconditioning
of injuries, health care administration, and professional development and responsibility.
If you are regularly involved in sport, it's worth having some knowledge
of first aid, especially if you are playing sports in areas where there is no
immediate access to trained medical people.
A
first -
aid kit is important not only in the event
of a natural disaster, but any time a pet is far away from
immediate help — for example, when the family takes the pet camping or on vacation out
of the area.
PRIMARY SURVEY AND RESUSCITATION The primary survey is the
first impression the
first aid provider has
of the situation, and the
immediate action that is taken.
Below is a list
of some
of the most common and serious conditions that require
immediate veterinary attention, including brief descriptions
of common clinical signs and the
first aid steps you should follow.
Rather than starting with the most radical procedures, Lomborg argues that we should
first focus our resources on more
immediate concerns, such as fighting malaria and HIV /
AIDS and assuring and maintaining a safe, fresh water supply - which can be addressed at a fraction
of the cost and save millions
of lives within our lifetime.
Checking that the accident circumstances present no
immediate danger to other staff or to members
of the public should happen alongside, or as soon as possible after, the injured party is getting
first aid.
Envision Healthcare, Huntington, WV March 2012 — Present Emergency Medical Technician • Administer
first aid treatment to accident victims • Provide life support care to heart attack patients • Assess the nature
of the illness and devise a plan
of care on an
immediate basis • Coordinate activities with other paramedics • Prepare patients for transport and manage transportation in a safe manner • Train new hires in managing emergency procedures effectively • Drive emergency vehicles as and when required
✓ Saved a baby's life by recognizing early signs
of choking and providing
immediate First Aid to dislodge the offending piece
of cereal.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS ✓ Saved a student from choking by providing
immediate first aid during the time a piece
of nugget was lodged in his throat.
• Reliable and resilient paramedic professional with a strong will to come on top
of emergency state
of affairs by quickly and accurately assessing patients and providing them
immediate first aid and CPR.