Providing First Aid

Best Practice Guides from Australian Resuscitation Council

Below are BEST PRACTICE guidelines that guides first aid response should be consistent with. The following guidelines are the basis for the provision of first aid. Additional remote area first aid techniques may be applied when managing situations in a remote location. Additional techniques may include;

• Advanced shock management

• Advanced fracture management including splinting

• Advanced dislocation management

• Advanced hydration management

• Short distance casualty evacuations

• Minor illness management

• Advanced small wound care and blister management

The Australian Resuscitation Council is a voluntary co-ordinating body which represents all major groups involved in the teaching and practice of resuscitation. The Australian Resuscitation Council is sponsored by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. The Australian Resuscitation Council produces Guidelines to meet its objectives in fostering uniformity and simplicity in resuscitation techniques and terminology. Guidelines are produced after consideration of all available scientific and published material and are only issued after acceptance by all member organisations.

More info: https://resus.org.au/

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