ANALYZE THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS AND
ANSWER THE GIVEN QUESTIONS.
• While Jenny is walking on her way to
school, she accidentally tripped over
a stone causing her to fall on the
ground. What do you think should
Jenny do?
ANALYZE THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS AND
ANSWER THE GIVEN QUESTIONS.
• You are playing basketball with your friends
when one of them unknowingly hit you
and pushed you aside. You fell on the
cement court with your outstretched arm.
What should you and your friends do?
BASIC FIRST
AID
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9
FIRST AID
• is an immediate and temporary care
given to a person who has been
injured or suddenly taken ill. It includes
self-help and home care if medical
assistance is not available or delayed.
OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID:
•To lessen the pain when injured;
•To prevent added/further injury
or danger
INJURIES THAT REQUIRE
IMMEDIATE CARE OR FIRST AID
Sprain
• is an injury to the ligaments of a bone due to
accidental tearing or overstretching. It is caused
by trauma such as a fall or a blow to the body
that knocks a joint out of position and, in the
worst case, ruptures the supporting ligaments
INJURIES THAT REQUIRE
IMMEDIATE CARE OR FIRST AID
Strain
• is a twist, pull or tear of a muscle or tendon
a cord of tissue connecting muscle to bone.
R.I.C.E METHOD
• Rest the injured part.
• Ice. Apply an ice pack or cold compress for 10 minutes
• Compression also reduces swelling. Use elastic bandages for at
least 2 days. Check that the bandage is fit, but not too tight. Take
the bandage off at night.
• Elevate the injured part.
FIRST AID IN SPRAIN AND
STRAIN
1. Apply the R.I.C.E. method.
2. Do not apply heat during the first day of injury.
3. Remove rings immediately if the injury is to the hand or fingers.
4. After 48 hours, start moving the limb gently, but only enough not to cause pain.
5. Gradually increase the range of movement. Let pain be your guide.
6. Seek medical consultation immediately if pain or symptoms increase in severity or
if symptoms persist.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
• is a response to heat characterized by
fatigue, weakness and collapse due to
inadequate intake of water to compensate
loss of fluids during sweating.
FIRST AID IN HEAT EXHAUSTION
1. Transport a victim to a cool place.
2. Give him/her a plenty of water.
3. Check for vital signs.
4. Seek medical help
OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES
THAT REQUIRE FIRST AID
KNEE INJURIES
KNEE INJURIES CAN RANGE FROM
•
MILD TO SEVERE.
Tendinitis
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
• Meniscus injuries
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
FRACTURES
• is a break in the bone that can occur from
either a quick, one-time injury to the bone or
from repeated stress to the bone overtime.
DISLOCATIONS
• When two bones that come together to form
a joint becomes separated.
ANALYZE THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS AND
ANSWER THE GIVEN QUESTIONS.
•Your father accidentally slips
in the comfort room and
cannot move his arm. What
should you do?
ANALYZE THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS AND
ANSWER THE GIVEN QUESTIONS.
• You, together with your friends are
playing volleyball when suddenly one
of them feels difficulty in breathing.
What should you and your friends do?
ANALYZE THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS AND
ANSWER THE GIVEN QUESTIONS.
•Rose accidentally fell on the
ground and twisted her ankle
after spiking theball. What
should you do?