FiRsT AiD SoCiEtY

BDC Jan 2009

2009-02-06T23:10:00.011+08:00

blood donation campaign for tis sem has ended!

let's take a look wat happened during the two days....

registration + bodycheck counters

checking hemogloblin level + blood type

measuring blood pressure

registration in progress....

donor's room

logistic area for keeping the donors' belonging. high reliability (safer than any insurance companies or lockers) yet put at ur own risk

refreshment area for donors

leng lois at registration counter, so come donate blood la, lol

the nurses storing the blood

souvenir counter...hv a lucky draw after donating blood ^^

one of the Mini Vacuum (to clean the keyboard)winners

one of LCD screen cleaner winners

one of the 2GB pendrive winners

DSA staff also won a 2GB pendrive!!!

the LUCKY one -- 2GB MP3 player winner *clapping*

there's nothing scary in donating blood, see how relax they r....lol

giving souvenir to rep from Blood Bank as appreciation....

the generous companies that kindly sponsor for tis event

the board for campaign promotion

committee members of BDC + Blood Bank nurses

Blood Bank van

The total number of donors: 295 ppl in two days!
so if u miss the chance to donate blood tis time
do join us in the next sem!!! ^^

Blood Doantion Campaign (BDC) Updates!

2008-12-22T15:10:00.001+08:00

Name tags are done, and not i wish to start off the time table thingy,
as most of you have already get your time table for the next sem, I can really hope that you all can pass me the day and time you all can come for duty as i wanted to start preparing the time table...

the BDC will be held on the 14th and 15th of January, so helpers please update me with your time by sending me e-mails at gregory2803@hotmail.com

I wish to hear from you all asap regarding the time and day you will be on duty,

thanks,
Greg

Choking... can cause death!!!

2008-10-15T14:36:00.011+08:00

*If you are lazy enough to read or get know these information, then you should eat slowly and gently to prevent choking, haha*

Nice Food? Eat Mouthful?? Please beware!!!

Because, Choking can cause death!!!

Choking occurs when a foreign object becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food often is the culprit. Young children often swallow small objects. Because choking cuts off oxygen to the brain, administer first aid as quickly as possible.

The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat.(as in the 2nd picture shown above) If the person doesn't give the signal, look for these indications:

* Inability to talk
* Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
* Inability to cough forcefully
* Skin, lips and nails turning blue or dusky
* Loss of consciousness

So, how you help out when someone around you is choking?
Give him a punch on his stomach? thump on his back?? or just pretend nothing happen as chocking is not a serious problem???

Hmmm, the most important is learn it, and known it then you can solve it when you face it!!! Now, these are the steps that you should follow when someone is in choking...

First step :
Stand behind the person. Wrap your arms around the waist. Tip the person forward slightly.

Second step:
Make a fist with one hand. Position it slightly above the person's navel.

Third step:
Grasp the fist with the other hand. Press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust — as if trying to lift the person up.

Fourth step:
Perform a total of five abdominal thrusts, if needed. If the blockage still isn't dislodged, repeat the "five-and-five" cycle

If you are not very sure with the instruction, here attached with the choking video demonstration

If you are unfortunate enough, you're alone and choking, you'll be unable to effectively deliver back blows to yourself. However, you can still perform abdominal thrusts to dislodge the item.

To perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on yourself:

First step:
Place a fist slightly above your navel.

Second step:
Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend over a hard surface — a countertop or chair will do.
Third step:
Shove your fist inward and upward.

If given with these information, you are still not sure on how to recover the chocking, then please join our first aid training next year!!! Thank you

have a nice sem break!

Basic Home First Aid

2008-09-20T13:02:00.009+08:00

Due to busy for preparing final exams, First Aid Society Blog have been neglected..
Here we are back..

Have you all still wondering What is first aid about????

First Aid is the quick and correct help that is given when anyone gets sick or hurt.
Basic First Aid skills are to be used until medical help arrives

There are some basic first aid skill that you can do when u meet the situation....
"Your one moment, Lifetime for others"..quote from Blood Donation Campaign Jan 2009 's Motto

Should your friend, or a brother or sister, feel nauseous or complain of a belly pain, don't give that person anything to eat or drink. Put an ice pack on that area that hurts and call an adult. ALWAYS STAY CALM!

Run minor burns under cold water immediately after they happen. It will help take away the pain. If the burn covers a large area and blisters, call for help, if your clothes or someone else's cloths catch on fire, DON'T RUN, Stop, Drop, and Roll until the flames go out, call 9-1-1, ALWAYS STAY CALM!

Figure 1.0 Run minor burns under cold water

Wash out minor cuts with soap and water, than cover with a bandage. If you have a deep cut, cover it with a clean cloth. Press down on the cut and keep the pressure steady until the bleeding stops. If it doesn't stop, call 9-1-1 ALWAYS STAY CALM!.

Figure 1.1 cover with a bandage

Figure 1.2 How if you see people faint????

If someone faints, put a pillow under his/her legs to elevate them. Tilt head to the side, than put cold compresses on the forehead and call 9-1-1. ALWAYS STAY CALM!

If you get a nosebleed, sit down and lean forward to keep the blood from going down your throat. Take a handkerchief or a clean cloth and place it over the bridge of your nose. Squeeze firmly on both sides of the soft portion of your nose for 10 minutes. Keep the pressure steady. If the bleeding doesn't stop, call 9-1-1. ALWAYS STAY CALM!

Figure 1.3 Way to do for nosebleed

If someone is gasping for breath, try to calm them, and ask them if they are alright. If they are choking, and can't answer you, perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
1.Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around his/her waist with one hand made into a fist.
2. The thumb of your fisted hand should rest against the victim's abdomen well above the navel and just below the breastbone.
3. Grasp that fist with your other hand and press with one upward thrust. Repeat thrust if necessary. Have someone call for help. ALWAYS STAY CALM!
If someone is hit on the head and is unconscious, call 9-1-1. NEVER MOVE THE HEAD OR NECK, stay CALM, and wait for emergency help to arrive, do not leave the person alone. And don't allow someone to move them until help arrives, ALWAYS STAY CALM!

If you, or a brother or sister swallow something poisonous, call the local Posion Control Center immediately, and 9-1-1. Have as much information as you can about what was taken, how much, when, etc.Do Not eat or drink anything, wait until help arrives. ALWAYS STAY CALM!.

If an insect stings you and the stinger remains, never squeeze it out. Scrape it off with your fingernail. After the stinger is removed, wash the area with soap and water. Than apply an ice pack or cold cloth. If you start having trouble breathing, or if you know you are allergic to that insect, call 9-1-1. STAY CALM!

If you or a friend should fracture a limb, don't move that limb. Ask someone to call 9-1-1. Don't give the injured person anything to eat or drink. If the injured limb is deformed or badly swollen, it usually means there is a fracture. STAY CALM!

If a tooth is knocked out, rinse it with water and place it in a container of milk or water. See a dentist immediately.

Figure 1.4 Save a knocked out tooth

Source from: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/3483/kidsfirstaid.html

RE: CPR technique

2008-08-09T20:51:00.008+08:00

This clip shows the way to do CPR.

Whenever and whereever, or whatever, make sure the your safety before helping others in danger.

[Provided by the British Red Cross]

Blood Donation Campaign Jan 2009

2008-08-09T14:06:00.014+08:00

Blood donation campaign Jan 2009 is coming~
The exact date for the campaign is pending..it's just either week 1 or week 2
For a normal healthy person, guys can donate 450ml of blood while girls can donate 350ml of blood
Donating blood wont take much of ur time n wont b pain
AND most importantly, ur decision and kindness might give others a chance to survive...
Thus, the moto for tis campaign will be
"Your one moment, Lifetime for others"
"您的抉择，他人曙光”

You must fulfill the following criteria be4 donating blood.

You must be healthy on the particular day of donating blood. (means not sick la)
Aged between 18-60 (UTAR students must have fulfilled tis criterion la~)
Weigh more than 45kg
Sleep more than 5 hours (Insufficient sleep will increase ur blood pressure)
Do not consume any medicines before donating the blood (eg: antibiotic)
Consume some food be4 donating blood (tis is to prevent feeling dizzy or fainting after donation...but dun worry, wont faint so easy 1 ^.^)
U do not involve in the activities such as homosexual, bisexual, consuming drugs
U dun have Hepatitis B
Ur last donation should be at least more than 3 months from the particular day of donation

Besides, now u also have the chance to contribute in the blood donation campaign by being the helpers of the campaign! We will arrange the duty timeslot for u according to ur preferred duty time. Each timeslot is one hour. And no worries, u dun have to skip any classes for the duty~

If u r interested to become the helpers of the campaign, pls dun not hestitate to leave ur names, id number, course, year, sem and hp number here or u can also email us ur particulars. If u have any enquiries, do feel free to leave comments here~ Members or non-members of First Aid Society are WELCOMED~ The job is kinda easy n u do not have to possess 1st aid skills.

More details bout the campaign will be uploaded.
Be parts of the Blood Donation Campaign~
Ur kindness is much appreciated~

BDC Jan 2009 Committee Members List

2008-08-07T00:52:00.002+08:00

Updated!!!
We have a new member for our team who is foong kheng-sponsorship manager

Ng Tze Hann - Organizing Chairperson

Lim Siew Ting - Vice-Chairperson

Go Ren Quan - Secretary

Khor Shu Vien - Treasurer

Wong Jia How - Duty Master

Chor Yee Zieng - Duty Master

Leong Min-Zhin - Security and Logistic Manager

Hau Kuang Fu - Security and Logistic Manager

Chua Chee Shin - Publicity Manager

Tan Chor Siong - Sponsorship Manager

Nge Foong Kheng - Sponsorship Manager

Law Eng Khoon - First Aid Manager

Loh Mey Chern - First Aid Manager

Wong Voon Chai - Souvenir Committee

Chiang Pet Shee - Souvenir Committee

Yeoh Hee Boon - Certificate Committee

First Aid Training

2008-07-30T21:18:00.001+08:00

hi everyone!!! the highly anticipated event of the semester is here!!!

it's the FIRST AID TRAINING!!!~

be sure not to miss out all the fun and activities we have planned for you!

there will be an experienced trainer there to teach us on

-how to handle minor cuts

-how to handle a chocking casualty

-how to perform proper CPR

and loads more!!!

and the best of all? it's FREE!!!

yes!! FREE~~

means you don't have to pay (if you don't understand)

the venue : SE111

the date : 6th August 2008

and the time : 2pm till 4pm

the main objective is to equip students of UTAR with basic first aid skills so that we know how to attend to minor injuries or situation~

so, be sure not to miss it~

all are welcomed~

meet you all there!!!~

p/s: leave enquiries in comment, will reply asap! thanks~

CPR techniques

2008-07-26T12:10:00.004+08:00

yeah, here i share some 1st aid skills with u all. Hope u will enjoy it~

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an important link in the chain of survival for a victim of sudden cardiac or respiratory arrest. CPR involves a combination of mount-to-mouth rescue breathing (or other artificial ventilation techniques) and chest compressions. It keeps some oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until appropriate medical treatment can restore normal heart action.

Cardiac arrest causes the victim to lose consciousness within seconds. If there is early access to the EMS system (Phone First! Phone Fast!), early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care, the person has a chance to survive.

CPR techniques include 3 basic rescue skills, the ABCs of CPR; Airway, Breathing, and Circulation.

Open an Airway

Tilt the head back and move the lower jaw (chin) forward

A key action for successful resuscitation is immediate opening of the airway by positioning the head properly. It is important to remember that the back of the tongue and the epiglottis are the most common causes of airway obstruction in the unconscious victim. Since the tongue, directly, and the epiglottis, indirectly, are attached to the lower jaw, tilting the head back and moving the lower jaw (chin) forward lifts the tongue and the epiglottis from the back of the throat and usually opens the airway.

Breathing

When breathing stops, the body has only the oxygen remaining in the lungs and bloodstream. Therefore, when breathing stops, cardiac arrest and death quickly follow. Mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is the quickest way to get oxygen into the victims lungs. There is more than enough oxygen in the air you breath into the victim to supply the victims needs. Rescue breathing, using a mouth-barrier device, should be performed until the victim can breathe on his or her own or until trained professionals take over.
If the victim is unconscious and breathing and there is no evidence of trauma, you should place the victim on his or her side in the recovery position.
If the victim's heart is beating, you should (1) maintain an open airway and (2) breath for the victim.
If the victim's heart is not beating, you should perform rescue breathing plus chest compressions.

Circulation

Chest compressions can maintain some blood flow to the lungs, brain, coronary arteries, and other major organs. When chest compressions are performed, rescue breathing should also be performed.

When to use CPR? (yeah, in the movie u can see the actors always use CPR, but in fact, CPR cannot be used simply and might be cause negative effect if it's used wrongly)

CPR is most successful when administered as quickly as possible, but you must first determine if it's necessary. It should only be performed when a person isn't breathing or circulating blood adequately.

First, determine that it's safe to approach the person in trouble. For instance, if someone was injured in an accident on a busy highway, you'd have to be extremely careful about ongoing traffic as you try to help. Or if someone touched an exposed wire and was electrocuted, you'd have to be certain that he or she is no longer in contact with electricity before offering assistance, to prevent becoming electrocuted yourself. (For instance, turn off the source of electricity, such as a light switch or a circuit breaker.)

Once you know that you can safely approach someone who needs help, quickly evaluate whether the person is responsive. Look for things like eye opening, sounds from the mouth, or other signs of life like movement of the arms and legs. In infants and younger children, rubbing the chest (over the breastbone) can help determine if there is any level of responsiveness. In older children and adults, this can also be done by gently shaking the shoulders and asking if they're all right.

The next step is to check if the victim is breathing. You can determine this by watching the person's chest for the rise and fall of breaths and listening for the sound of air going in and out of the lungs. In a CPR or basic life support (BLS) course, participants practice techniques for determining if breathing or circulation is adequate. If you can't determine whether someone is breathing, you should begin CPR and continue until help arrives.

Whenever CPR is needed, remember to call for emergency medical assistance. Current CPR courses teach you that if you are alone with an unresponsive infant or child, give chest compressions for 5 cycles (about 2 minutes) before calling for help.

The above information is taken from
1. http://www.nhtroop20.org/InstructionsPage/CPR.html
2. http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/emergencies/cpr.html

For more info, pls visit the websites. ^.^

1st Meeting With SRC

2008-07-23T01:46:00.001+08:00

10/7/08 is the day for the first meeting with SRC. There are few activities which are suggested by the SRC.
1. Art and Science Week ( Week 2)
- This event is mainly for all society related to art and science. As for us , we can ignore it. This event will be done at the same week with recruitment drive. It is like : 1 society can have a day in the week to have a event. The main propose for this event is to promote your society and make UTAR more " alive ".
2. FEStival ( Week 6 )
- Same as the FEStival for this year. The organizing chairman now will be Hooi Yee. Progress report will be updated later.
3. Environmental Week
- This event is basically more to promote recycling. Our society can totally ignore this event cuz i can't think of how our soceity's name can relate to this event.
4. SRC blogspot
- SRC is planning to have a blogspot which are link from UTAR main website. In their website, they will include society current event and the link to our blogspot. The main propose for this event is for others to know our event easier.
5. SRC newsletter
- This is more like a newspaper with all the current society event but it onli release once in 3 months which i think is quite useless.( just for personal opinion , no harm )
6. Valentine days
- In this event , we can choose
1. under SRC
2. individual
3. collaborate with other society
If under SRC , they are planning to have a valentine NIGHT. It is just like a prom night.

The proposal for the first 2 events ( Art and Science Week and FEStival ) must hand to the SRC on week 14. So, organizing commitee for the event , be fast.

Please think and give your idea(S) on those activities in the next meeting.
Thank you.

Mizu

T-Shirt Design

2008-07-23T01:07:00.007+08:00

As for those who haven't seen the t-shirt design ,this is it.

Current progress :

Waiting for PJ and Sungai Long campus to decide which t-shirt design to use.

Will inform u all when decided.

Current price : RM25 , unlimited color , good quality of cotton

Current quantity : 11 for FES , 10+- for PJ campus , Sg Long campus to be comfirm.

Mizu

Health Screening and Healthy Food Fair

2008-07-19T18:13:00.005+08:00

Hi, everyone, "Health Screening and Healthy Food Fair" will be held in collaboration of First Aid Soceity and Community Service Society.
Date: 29 & 30 July 2008
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: SA lobby, west room, & cafeteria

Health Screening
It will be carried by the manpower from National Kidney Foundation. The original price of the package is RM35, however, offer is given by the organization and each student is charged RM2 for the whole package. The health screening comprises:

Blood pressure
Blood cholesterol
Blood glucose
Urinalysis
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Waist cirsumference
Counselling

The places r only limited to 160 ppl, so pls dun be hestitate to register urself as soon as possible at the registration booth. The booth will be set in the cafeteria, from 21 until 25 July, 10.00am until 2.00pm.

For your information, before the test, pls do not consume caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and sweet food 2 hours prior to the screening. *You do not have to fast overnight*

Healthy Food Fair
In the same time, namely 29 and 30 July, there will be also a healthy food fair. It will be held in the cafeteria as well as the SA lobby. Low sugar, low salt or low cholesterol food and drinks will b sold.

Hope all of u will support the event and thank you~ See ya! ^.^

1st meeting of BDC Jan 2009

2008-07-16T22:43:00.007+08:00

The 1st meeting for the Blood Donation Campaign January 2009 will be on 25/7 (friday) from 10.30am to 12.00pm at SC111. The duties of each committee members will be confirmed in the meeting. Besides, details of the campaign regarding on the publication, sponsorship and souvenirs will also be discussed during the meeting.

p.s: All the BDC Jan 2009 committee members please attend the meeting (attendance is compulsory).