First Aid Training to our Staff at Ibri Regional Hospital
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As a part of our health and safety activities, first aid training for the staff was organised on 17 February 2019, in association with Ibri Regional Hospital, Ministry of Health. Emergency Department staff were the resource persons. The procedures of first aid for various health problems like fainting and seizure, which are common issues with students that need first aid treatment, were presented. The experts also explained the procedures to be followed in the following circumstances:
- Bleeding nose
- Bites
- Epilepsy
- Choking
- Wounds
- Burns
- CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
In continuation of the presentation, staff members were given hands-on training on various first aid procedures. A total of ten staff members (three male and seven female) from various departments participated the training programme and gained knowledge on first aid procedures.