Sailing through the first week flooded with GIAG events, it’s time to lower the sails and anchor at the First Aid Workshop to learn how to save a life.
Although I have never been in a situation requiring me to give someone first aid, I have heard a lot of stories when people failed to do so because of their lack of knowledge. Honestly, I think everyone should know the basic first aid and that’s why I was very excited to go to the workshop.
Right after our rather large group gathered in the classroom the session began with a short introduction about LINKS (the University's First Aid Society) and their activities connected with St. John Ambulance. LINKS showed us how to treat somebody with minor/major bleeding. We could borrow gloves and bandages to try it out in pairs. It was a great fun, particularly the scenario where we bandaged somebody’s arm with a knife sticking out of it; quite tricky I must say!
The next step: helping somebody lying on the floor unconscious. We learned the five magic letters representing the procedure in that case: DR ABC (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, and Circulation). Again, we practised in pairs pretending to be in the real situation shouting out for help and stabilizing the patient.
The last thing on our list was to learn the technique of rescue breaths and chest compressions. This time we tested it out on dummies. I have to admit, giving mouth-to-mouth to a plastic imitation of a person was quite weird. Frankly, I can’t imagine doing it to a total stranger. Fortunately for me, it’s no longer necessary as the chest compressions are enough.
The whole session was very useful and entertaining at the same time. I recommend it to everyone who doesn’t want to helplessly stand by when something happens. It’s just a little thing you could to save someone’s life.
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