First Aid

key notes:

What is First Aid?

• First aid is help given to someone who is hurt or sick before a doctor arrives.
• It can help them feel better and stop things from getting worse.

Why is First Aid Important?

• It helps people quickly.
• It can save lives.
• It shows kindness and care for others.

Simple First Aid Steps:

• Stay calm and call an adult for help.
• Check if the person is okay.
• Do not touch a wound with dirty hands.
• Use a clean cloth to stop bleeding if needed.

Basic First Aid Kit Items:

• Bandages
• Cotton
• Antiseptic cream or wipes
• Scissors
• Plasters
• Gloves

When to Call for Help:

• If someone is hurt badly.
• If they cannot talk or move.
• If there is too much bleeding.

What Not to Do:

• Do not panic.
• Do not move someone who may be seriously hurt.
• Do not give food or water to someone unconscious.

Be Prepared:

• Learn where the first aid kit is kept.
• Practice simple steps with an adult.

Being a Helper:

• Be gentle and careful.
• Stay with the injured person until an adult arrives.
• Always listen to grown-ups.

Let’s practice!🖊️