First Aid is a critical skill for nursing students, as it enables them to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
First Aid GNM 1st Year Syllabus
1. Introduction to First Aid
- Definition and importance of first aid
- Principles and objectives of first aid
- Role of a nurse in first aid situations
- Legal and ethical aspects of first aid
2. Assessment of an Emergency Situation
- Initial assessment of the patient (ABCDE approach: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure)
- Identifying life-threatening conditions
- Emergency response and management
3. First Aid for Common Injuries and Accidents
- Wounds and Bleeding: Types of wounds, control of bleeding, dressing and bandaging
- Burns: Classification of burns, first aid for burns, preventing infection
- Fractures: Types of fractures, splinting, and immobilization
- Sprains and Strains: Management and care
4. First Aid for Medical Emergencies
- Shock: Definition, types of shock, signs and symptoms, management
- Cardiac Arrest: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) techniques, use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Respiratory Emergencies: Choking, obstructed airways, rescue breathing
- Seizures: Types, causes, and first aid for seizures
- Poisoning: Types of poisoning (ingestion, inhalation, skin contact), management steps
5. First Aid for Environmental Emergencies
- Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke: Symptoms, prevention, and treatment
- Hypothermia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
- Drowning: Prevention and first aid for drowning incidents
6. First Aid for Specific Conditions
- Asthma Attack: Symptoms, management, and relief measures
- Diabetic Emergency: Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, first aid responses
- Epilepsy: First aid for an epileptic seizure
- Stroke: Recognizing symptoms (FAST), initial care
7. Safety and Accident Prevention
- Accident prevention in the healthcare setting
- Safe handling of medical equipment
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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