First aid II
BASIC SCIENCE JSS2 first term
Sub-Theme: Safety
WEEK 2
First aid II
Performance objectives
Students should be able to:
- Discuss the ABC of first aid and its application
Content
ABC of first aid
The priorities of first aid are
A AIRWAY
B BREATHING
C CIRCULATION (and bleeding)
Only then look at burns and broken bones.
A- Airway
The airway of an unconscious person may be narrowed or blocked, making breathing difficult and noisy or impossible. This happens when the tongue drops back and blocks the throat. Lifting the chin and tilting the head back lifts the tongue away from the entrance to the air passage. Place two fingers under the point of the person’s chin and lift the jaw, while placing your other hand on the forehead and.... View More
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