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StandardFirstAid/Rev2/06062017 - COPYRIGHTS © SINGAPORE FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE PTE LTD
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HEAD-TO-TOE EXAMINATION
Visually inspect whole body.
Look out for fluid or blood coming from ears or nose
Look out for fracture, swelling, bruises or wounds
Ask if the victim has other injuries to the arms or shoulders.
Ask if the victim is able to take a deep breath and blow out air without
feeling any pain.
Ask if the victim experiences any pain in the abdomen.
Ask the victim to move hands, fingers and bend arms.Compare grip
strength between both hands.
Ask if the victim can move his or her feet, ankles and bend legs.
CONTINUOUS MONITORING
Look out for:
changes in breathing or skin colour
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