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Unit 9

Let me help, I know First Aid.

Secretary: Help! Director Choi suddenly lost consciousness in his office! Call 911!
Manager Tim: Please call the clinic nurse at once!
Secretary: I’m afraid she’s not around today; she’s out together with the instructors of the
American Red Cross for the First Aid Management Training.
Manager Tim: What shall we do now? The Emergency Medical Service is still on their way.
Secretary: I’ll try to recall what I’ve learned last week from our first aid training at the American
Red Cross.
Manager Tim: Hurry. Did anybody else here go with you to that training?
Secretary: Sir, Director Jin was with me in the training.
Manager Tim: Okay, call Director Jin at once. Meanwhile, instruct me what to do, so I can help
you, Miss Aeriel.
Secretary: I think that the Director is into shock because his face is pale and his skin is cold and
clammy. His heart and pulse rate are increased.
Manager Tim: Have you checked his breathing and blood pressure?
Secretary: His breathing is shallow but rapid while his blood pressure is low.
Manager Tim: Is it fatal? How come this is happening?
Secretary: This is brought about the decreased blood flow to the brain and to other major inter-
nal organs.
Manager Tim: What should we do, Director Jin?
Director Jin: We should regulate the body temperature to normal by covering his body with
blankets to keep him warm. Please turn off the air-conditioner at once!
Secretary: Let’s lay Director Choi on the carpet with a low pillow underneath his head and
elevate his foot to 8-12 inches.
Director Jin: Manager Jin, kindly monitor his body temperature. His skin color should be pink-
ish again.
Secretary: Everybody, please clear out the room for Director Choi’s proper breathing.
Director Jin: Okay, let’s just wait for the E.M.S to arrive. They’ll be here soon. Let’s just continue
monitoring his status for any untoward changes while no professional medical help is around.

1. What is First Aid?

Sample answer:
First aid is the immediate treatment given to a person with minimal or no medical
equipment when the medical service is still not available. It bridges the gap between
the hospital and patient through its continuity of care to alleviate, if not to totally im-
prove the medical condition of the client until the EMS/ambulance arrives.

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