Name: Sajo, Sundy O. Instructor: Sir Ivan S.
Abalos
Course: BS-Criminology Date: August 1, 2025
PRELIM REFLECTION PAPER
Knowing and using fundamental response concepts can be the
difference between life and death in any emergency circumstance.
I've learned to value not only the technical parts of first aid
but also the critical thinking and composure needed to save lives
through the concepts of Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing,
Circulation, Alert, Verbal, Pressure/Pain, and Unconscious.
In any emergency, identifying danger comes first. In the event
of a medical emergency, fire, or auto accident, evaluating the
surroundings is essential. Prioritizing my own safety over
assisting others may seem unusual, but it's essential. The
crisis only gets worse when one rescuer is killed. I learned
from this idea that being cautious and mindful is the first step
in assisting others.
Checking for Response comes next, which involves figuring out
whether the subject is responsive, conscious, or exhibiting any
other indications of consciousness. This step serves as a
reminder to me that even in emergency situations, human
connection is crucial. Not only is it diagnostic, but it's also
incredibly compassionate to call out the person's name, speak
softly, or touch their shoulder.
The ABCs of life support, which stand for airway, breathing, and
circulation, emphasize the vital processes that keep life going.
The main components of emergency response are making sure the
airway is clear, ensuring that breathing is regular, and
evaluating circulation (such as pulse or bleeding symptoms).
These actions served as a reminder of how fleeting human life is
and how prompt medical attention can stabilize a dire situation
until expert assistance can be obtained.
Comprehending the Alert, Verbal, Pressure/Pain, Unconscious
scale, which is frequently employed in the AVPU approach to
evaluate consciousness, adds another level of complexity to the
assessment of patients. Is the individual on guard? Do they react
to spoken cues? Do they respond to pain or pressure? Or do they
not have consciousness? This tool offers a methodical approach to
rapidly evaluating brain function and possible severity. I learnt
not to
not just a technique, but also the significance of prioritization
and observation.
My respect for emergency personnel and first responders, who have
to make snap decisions based on these principles, has grown as a
result of thinking about these phrases. More significantly, it
has given me the mental and emotional readiness to respond to a
crisis with clarity and purpose.
Emergency response involves developing awareness, compassion, and
preparedness rather than only learning procedures by heart.
Ordinary individuals can do great feats in the face of peril if
they know how to respond.
Documentary Photos:
Photo Description: Photo Description:
The image shows a first aid scenario The image shows a first aid scenario,
taking place outdoors, possibly likely demonstrating a technique for
during a training or emergency helping an unresponsive or injured
drill. A person is lying on the person. A person wearing a white
ground, appearing unconscious or sports jersey (number 2) and green
unresponsive. They are wearing a pants is lying flat on their back on a
white and red sports jersey with the paved surface. Another individual,
number "2" and green pants. Another possibly a first aid responder or
person, likely a responder or a classmate, is positioned behind the
classmate, is kneeling beside them, patient's head and holding both of the
supporting their head with both person’s hands or wrists. The
hands in what appears to be the responder appears to be checking
head-tilt, chin-lift position—used responsiveness or applying a basic
to open the airway. The responder first aid technique—possibly to
looks focused and calm, suggesting stabilize the person or prepare for a
they are assessing the injured movement or evaluation. The setting
person's condition or preparing to appears to be outdoors, near a
give further aid. The scene is building with a light-colored wall.
likely part of a demonstration of The person on the ground remains
first aid steps such as Response, motionless, suggesting a simulated
Airway, or Unconsciousness unconscious or semi-conscious state,
assessment. The surroundings include likely as part of a training activity.
a concrete surface, a wall, and some The interaction emphasizes care,
distant outdoor structures or attentiveness, and control in handling
greenery. a potential medical emergency.
Photo Description: Photo Description:
The image shows a person The image shows a person
lying flat on the ground performing the Heimlich
while another individual is maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
kneeling beside them and on another individual,
appears to be performing simulating a choking rescue
chest compressions, likely as scenario. The individual in
part of CPR (Cardiopulmonary front appears to be choking,
Resuscitation). The setting while the person behind them
is outdoors, next to a wall, is wrapping their arms around
on a concrete or asphalt the upper abdomen, just above
surface. The individual the navel, preparing to apply
performing CPR has their force inward and upward. The
hands positioned on the scene takes place outside,
center of the person’s chest, next to a building with a
indicating an emergency window and on a concrete
response scenario. surface. This demonstrates a
basic first aid response for
choking.