SF3019 First Aid and Emergency Procedures Syllabus:
SF3019 First Aid and Emergency Procedures Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Help the students understand the fundamentals and relevance of first aid And Deal with Emergency situations
2. Enable students to understand know the limits of basic first aid and Legal Perspective of First Aid, Safety at the workplace and highlights of accident Prevention
3. Empower students with the expertise of experimentation; in know the Limits of basic first aid.
4. Expose students to a wide range of duties of the employer as a First Aider.
5. Equip the students with necessary engineering skills to understand and demonstrate essential Lifesaving skills
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Aims and Objectives of First Aid principles-Role of the first aider-sequence of action on arrival at scene. Vital signs-breathing -pulse. Introduction to the body-basic anatomical terms-body cavitieshead- cranium – thorax-abdomen and pelvis.
UNIT II INJURIES-FRACTURES
The nervous system-functions-components -brain – cerebrum – cerebellum – medulla oblongata – cerebro – spinal fluid-spinal cord-autonomic nervous system. Unconsciousness-causes-level of consciousness-management of unconscious casualty problems of unconsciousness. Fainting recognition-management-aftercare. Diabetes – hypoglycemia – hyperglycemia- management. Seizures (epileptic fits, convulsions) features- management, stroke. Head injuries-fractures of the base-vault and sides of skull.
UNIT III SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
The respiratory system-respiratory failure – asphyxia-abdominal thrust in Heimlich man oeuvre. Chest injuries-types-fractured ribs –pneumothrox – haemothrox. The circulatory system-heat attackchest compression- CPR Shock -causes – signs and symptoms – management of shock.
UNIT IV CLASSIFICATION OF WOUNDS
Eye-eye injuries-foreign body in eye-eye trauma-corrosive chemical in eye-arc eye. Wounds bleeding-classification-types of wounds-case of wounds -bleeding from special sites. Broad and narrow fold bandages-hand bandages-slings.
UNIT V CLASSIFICATION OF FRACTURES
Fractures- classification of fractures-principles of immobilization-sprains & dislocation. The skin Burns -rule of nines-pure thermal burns. Electric burns. Chemical burns. Radiation burns-cold burns Poisoning Occupational health – dermatitis-noise. Radiation ionizing Physical fitness Lifting – casualty handling. Use of stretchers.
TOTAL = 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS
1. American Red Cross First Aid-Responding to Emergencies, 4th Ed. (2007) the textbook is a very integral part of this course. Material in the text is frequently referred to and used in class, and students are responsible for all information within designated chapters for exams.
2. .V. Yudenich, Accident First Aid, Mir Publishers, Moscow
REFERENCES:
1) Manual of first aid to the injured: St. John Ambulance Association.
2) First aid text book: American National Red Cross
3) Manual of First aid instruction: US Bureau of Mines
4) Internet Access: Access and usage instructions will come from;
http://paris.mcgrawhill.com/sites/0077349695/student_view0
COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of this course, the students will be able to
CO1: Gaining knowledge of principles of first aid
CO2: Gaining knowledge on human anatomy and safety tools during emergency
CO3: Understanding the nervous systems and modern engineering tool’s Application
CO4: Handling of emergency and engineering in life long process
CO5: Identify a range of common illnesses and injuries.