Globally, the lack of basic first aid knowledge was found to be endangering many lives. a free one-day course to teach people basic first aid was organised by ‘lend a hand’, an ngo in calicut, kerala as a part of the world first-aid day, 2022. you were asked to cover this event as the correspondent of a local daily. write a report covering this event in about 120-150 words. support your ideas with outline cues given below, to craft your newspaper report.

Background In the event of a sudden illness or injury, elderly individuals are often dependent on self-help and mutual assistance from partners. With poor access to medical services during natural and other disasters, the importance of first aid knowledge of elderly individuals increases even more. We assessed the opinions of different generations of Slovenian population regarding the importance of knowing the basic first aid measures. In addition, we aimed to examine the knowledge of first aid in the most common emergencies that threaten elderly people’s health and lives, focusing on the knowledge of elderly. Methods A structured questionnaire was conducted with a representative Slovenian adult population ( n = 1079). Statistically significant differences in average ratings of the importance of first aid knowledge were compared among different age groups with one-way ANOVA followed by a post hoc test. Significant differences in percentages of correct answers in particular cases of health conditions between different age groups were determined using the χ 2 test followed by post hoc tests. Results Slovenes are well aware of the importance of first aid knowledge and feel personally responsible for acquiring this knowledge. The general opinion is that older retirees need less first aid knowledge than individuals in younger populations. We found a high level of knowledge about symptoms and first aid measures for some of the most common health conditions that occu...

• Search American Heart Association Search" • • • Get Involved • • • • Find a Course • • • • • • Courses & Kits • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Training Programs • • • • • • • • • • • • • Resuscitation Science • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Resources • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • International • • • • • • • • • • • More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. In 2020, any-mention sudden cardiac arrest mortality in the US was 436,852. CPR, especially if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. According to 2021 US data for adult OHCA only, survival to hospital discharge was 9.1% for all EMS-treated non-traumatic OHCA cardiac arrests. Bystander CPR improves survival. The location of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) most often occurs in homes/residences (73.4%), followed by public settings (16.3%), and nursing homes (10.3%). If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Workplace Safety There are about 10,000 cardiac arrests in the workplace each year in the United States, according to a report from the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Did you know: only 50% of people can locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) at work? With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, knowing this small piece of information has the potential to save thousands of lives. Workplace Statisti...

Background Recent literature states that many necessary skills of CPR and first aid are forgotten shortly after certification. The purpose of this study was to determine the skill and knowledge decay in first aid in those who are paid to respond to emergency situations within a workplace. Methods Using a choking victim scenario, the sequence and accuracy of events were observed and recorded in 257 participants paid to act as first responders in large industrial or service industry settings. A multiple choice exam was also written to determine knowledge retention. Results First aid knowledge was higher in those who were trained at a higher level, and did not significantly decline over time. Those who had renewed their certificate one or more times performed better than those who had learned the information only once. During the choking scenario many skills were performed poorly, regardless of days since last training, such as hand placement and abdominal thrusts. Compressions following the victim becoming unconscious also showed classic signs of skill deterioration after 30 days. Conclusions As many skills deteriorate rapidly over the course of the first 90 days, changing frequency of certification is not necessarily the most obvious choice to increase retention of skill and knowledge. Alternatively, methods of regularly "refreshing" a skill should be explored that could be delivered at a high frequency - such as every 90 days. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause o...

By India Today Web Desk: World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September, every year. The IFRC believes that first aid should be accessible to all including the most vulnerable, and should also be an integral part of a wider developmental approach. First aid day is celebrated to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday and crisis situations. Each year, more than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world organise events and ceremonies on the second Saturday of September. This day is also celebrated to encouraging first aid training for all and raising awareness about the importance of first aid required in accidents. First aid training provides more than the knowledge and skills to effectively respond it also provides the confidence to act when needed. World First Aid Day history: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) introduced World First Aid Day in 2000. Every year, more than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Society people are made aware of the benefits of first aid in the world. On 24 June 1859, Henry Dunant, a young Geneva businessman, witnessed horrifying suffering and agony following the battle of Solferino. He secured them with the necessary materials and supplies and helped in the establishment of temporary hospitals. His book “A Memory of Solferino” inspired the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. Importance of First Aid: Mill...

By India Today Web Desk: World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September, every year. The IFRC believes that first aid should be accessible to all including the most vulnerable, and should also be an integral part of a wider developmental approach. First aid day is celebrated to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday and crisis situations. Each year, more than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world organise events and ceremonies on the second Saturday of September. This day is also celebrated to encouraging first aid training for all and raising awareness about the importance of first aid required in accidents. First aid training provides more than the knowledge and skills to effectively respond it also provides the confidence to act when needed. World First Aid Day history: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) introduced World First Aid Day in 2000. Every year, more than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent Society people are made aware of the benefits of first aid in the world. On 24 June 1859, Henry Dunant, a young Geneva businessman, witnessed horrifying suffering and agony following the battle of Solferino. He secured them with the necessary materials and supplies and helped in the establishment of temporary hospitals. His book “A Memory of Solferino” inspired the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. Importance of First Aid: Mill...

• Search American Heart Association Search" • • • Get Involved • • • • Find a Course • • • • • • Courses & Kits • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Training Programs • • • • • • • • • • • • • Resuscitation Science • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Resources • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • International • • • • • • • • • • • More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. In 2020, any-mention sudden cardiac arrest mortality in the US was 436,852. CPR, especially if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. According to 2021 US data for adult OHCA only, survival to hospital discharge was 9.1% for all EMS-treated non-traumatic OHCA cardiac arrests. Bystander CPR improves survival. The location of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) most often occurs in homes/residences (73.4%), followed by public settings (16.3%), and nursing homes (10.3%). If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Workplace Safety There are about 10,000 cardiac arrests in the workplace each year in the United States, according to a report from the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Did you know: only 50% of people can locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) at work? With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, knowing this small piece of information has the potential to save thousands of lives. Workplace Statisti...

Background In the event of a sudden illness or injury, elderly individuals are often dependent on self-help and mutual assistance from partners. With poor access to medical services during natural and other disasters, the importance of first aid knowledge of elderly individuals increases even more. We assessed the opinions of different generations of Slovenian population regarding the importance of knowing the basic first aid measures. In addition, we aimed to examine the knowledge of first aid in the most common emergencies that threaten elderly people’s health and lives, focusing on the knowledge of elderly. Methods A structured questionnaire was conducted with a representative Slovenian adult population ( n = 1079). Statistically significant differences in average ratings of the importance of first aid knowledge were compared among different age groups with one-way ANOVA followed by a post hoc test. Significant differences in percentages of correct answers in particular cases of health conditions between different age groups were determined using the χ 2 test followed by post hoc tests. Results Slovenes are well aware of the importance of first aid knowledge and feel personally responsible for acquiring this knowledge. The general opinion is that older retirees need less first aid knowledge than individuals in younger populations. We found a high level of knowledge about symptoms and first aid measures for some of the most common health conditions that occu...

Background Recent literature states that many necessary skills of CPR and first aid are forgotten shortly after certification. The purpose of this study was to determine the skill and knowledge decay in first aid in those who are paid to respond to emergency situations within a workplace. Methods Using a choking victim scenario, the sequence and accuracy of events were observed and recorded in 257 participants paid to act as first responders in large industrial or service industry settings. A multiple choice exam was also written to determine knowledge retention. Results First aid knowledge was higher in those who were trained at a higher level, and did not significantly decline over time. Those who had renewed their certificate one or more times performed better than those who had learned the information only once. During the choking scenario many skills were performed poorly, regardless of days since last training, such as hand placement and abdominal thrusts. Compressions following the victim becoming unconscious also showed classic signs of skill deterioration after 30 days. Conclusions As many skills deteriorate rapidly over the course of the first 90 days, changing frequency of certification is not necessarily the most obvious choice to increase retention of skill and knowledge. Alternatively, methods of regularly "refreshing" a skill should be explored that could be delivered at a high frequency - such as every 90 days. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause o...

• Search American Heart Association Search" • • • Get Involved • • • • Find a Course • • • • • • Courses & Kits • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Training Programs • • • • • • • • • • • • • Resuscitation Science • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Resources • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • International • • • • • • • • • • • More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. In 2020, any-mention sudden cardiac arrest mortality in the US was 436,852. CPR, especially if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. According to 2021 US data for adult OHCA only, survival to hospital discharge was 9.1% for all EMS-treated non-traumatic OHCA cardiac arrests. Bystander CPR improves survival. The location of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) most often occurs in homes/residences (73.4%), followed by public settings (16.3%), and nursing homes (10.3%). If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Workplace Safety There are about 10,000 cardiac arrests in the workplace each year in the United States, according to a report from the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Did you know: only 50% of people can locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) at work? With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, knowing this small piece of information has the potential to save thousands of lives. Workplace Statisti...

Background In the event of a sudden illness or injury, elderly individuals are often dependent on self-help and mutual assistance from partners. With poor access to medical services during natural and other disasters, the importance of first aid knowledge of elderly individuals increases even more. We assessed the opinions of different generations of Slovenian population regarding the importance of knowing the basic first aid measures. In addition, we aimed to examine the knowledge of first aid in the most common emergencies that threaten elderly people’s health and lives, focusing on the knowledge of elderly. Methods A structured questionnaire was conducted with a representative Slovenian adult population ( n = 1079). Statistically significant differences in average ratings of the importance of first aid knowledge were compared among different age groups with one-way ANOVA followed by a post hoc test. Significant differences in percentages of correct answers in particular cases of health conditions between different age groups were determined using the χ 2 test followed by post hoc tests. Results Slovenes are well aware of the importance of first aid knowledge and feel personally responsible for acquiring this knowledge. The general opinion is that older retirees need less first aid knowledge than individuals in younger populations. We found a high level of knowledge about symptoms and first aid measures for some of the most common health conditions that occu...