First aid - basic - what to do

What is first aid? If your friend has an accident then the first person there will be the first aider or the person who will help her until others get there. First aid is about using your commonsense in ways that will keep your friend safe without doing harm to her. Its a great idea for older children and adults to do a first aid course so that you know what to do to help others. At school, all teachers and other staff will know what to do; in other places ask an adult to help. Here is something to help you remember what to do if you are the only person around and your friend has been hurt badly. D.R.A.B.C.D The letters stand for D = Danger R = Response A = Airway B = Breathing C = CPR D = Defibrillate Danger Before you do anything to help your friend make sure that it is safe for you to help her. If it is safe for you but your friend is in a dangerous place, like the middle of the road if she has fallen off her bike, then get her to move to a safer place. spacer If you have to move her yourself, move her by dragging her by both ankles - slowly and carefully to the side of the road. If her legs are injured you may have to pull her by her elbows or wrists with her hands above her head. Go slowly so that you don't bang her head.     first aid - move position 1 Never move an unconscious person who may have a bad injury (like being hit by a car or falling from a tree) unless there is no other way of keeping her safe. NEVER stand out in the road trying to make cars stop. This is very dangerous. To know more......http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&id=1567&np=285