Introduction to First Aid

Introduction

This First Aid Reference Guide covers a wide range of information that will help you respond appropriately in a first aid or medical emergency. The introductory chapter contains background information, definitions and other materials related to giving first aid. Chapter 2 explains casualty management including issues that relate to the assessment of the casualty. This chapter also includes topics that are important to understand in the first critical moments at the emergency scene.

Chapter 16 covers issues of particular interest to healthcare providers—responders with a specific duty to respond within the health care system.

This guide is used to support the teaching of these and other courses:

• Standard and Emergency First Aid
• Basic and Intermediate First Aid
• CPR at all levels including Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider (BLS/HCP)

Some content contained in this guide will not pertain specifically to the level of training you have received. First aiders should always remember not to exceed their training, or the regulations/legislation of their province or territory.