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StandardFirstAid/Rev2/06062017 - COPYRIGHTS © SINGAPORE FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE PTE LTD
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HEAD-TO-TOE EXAMINATION
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Visually inspect whole body.
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Look out for fluid or blood coming from ears or nose
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Look out for fracture, swelling, bruises or wounds
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Ask if the victim has other injuries to the arms or shoulders.
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Ask if the victim is able to take a deep breath and blow out air without
feeling any pain.
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Ask if the victim experiences any pain in the abdomen.
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Ask the victim to move hands, fingers and bend arms.Compare grip
strength between both hands.
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Ask if the victim can move his or her feet, ankles and bend legs.
CONTINUOUS MONITORING
Look out for:
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changes in breathing or skin colour
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worsening of the condition deteriorating conscious level
FIRST AID KIT
Contents
Illustration
Usage
Individually wrapped sterile
adhesive dressings
For minor cuts and
grazers
Crepe bandage 5 cm
Securing gauzes/
compression bandage
Crepe bandage 10 cm
Securing gauzes/
compression bandage
Absorbent gauze
(packets of 10 pieces)
To stop bleeding and
cover wounds
Hypoallergenic tape
To secure bandages in
place
Triangular bandages
For slings and secondary
dressing