
Soft tissue injuries are injuries that affect your muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints and spinal discs. Assist in administering first aid when a co-worker is injured andĭefines the various types of splints and apllication proceduresS.Ī patient with a dislocated shoulder will guard the shoulder, trying to protect it by holding the arm in a fixed position away from the chest wall.Identify proper procedures for a variety of medical emergencies.Recognize the benefits of obtaining first-aid and CPR certification.The main purpose of this presentation is to familiarize you with basic first-aid procedures. This presentation provide general awareness on the use of the UCOP first aid kits, and What to do if you have minor injuries, or if a co-worker or family member may be injured. When you complete your hazard assessment for your work sites, you should also assess the hazards for the types and quantities of supplies for your first aid kits. The extent of medical care depends upon the degree of tissue trauma.īasic principles of first aid are discussed. First aid is the treatment given for any injury, or sudden illness before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor or any other qualified person.įirst Aid Procedures and Medical Care for Animal BitesĪnimal quarantine is required if rabies status is unknown.
