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First Aid Techniques - INI

First aid techniques are procedures performed to stabilize a casualty's condition or save lives until professional medical help arrives. This collection systematically covers emergency procedures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED use, bleeding control, fracture immobilization, and heat stroke treatment. When performed at the appropriate time, these techniques can significantly contribute to preventing complications and saving lives.

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[item.cpr]
code=01
slug=cpr
name=Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
description=Life-saving procedure involving chest compressions and rescue breaths during cardiac arrest.
category=Resuscitation

[item.aed]
code=02
slug=aed
name=Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
description=Medical device that restores normal heart rhythm through electric shock for ventricular fibrillation.
category=Resuscitation

[item.choking-adult]
code=03
slug=choking-adult
name=Choking First Aid (Adults and Children)
description=Back blows and abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) for airway obstruction in adults and children.
category=Airway Management

[item.choking-infant]
code=04
slug=choking-infant
name=Choking First Aid (Infants)
description=Back blows and chest thrusts for airway obstruction in infants under 1 year old.
category=Airway Management

[item.bleeding-control]
code=05
slug=bleeding-control
name=Bleeding Control
description=Direct pressure and pressure bandage methods to stop bleeding from injuries.
category=Wound Care

[item.burn-treatment]
code=06
slug=burn-treatment
name=Burn Treatment
description=Cooling and covering methods for burns according to severity.
category=Wound Care

[item.fracture-immobilization]
code=07
slug=fracture-immobilization
name=Fracture Immobilization (Splinting)
description=Method of immobilizing injured areas using splints for fractures and sprains.
category=Musculoskeletal Care

[item.heat-stroke]
code=08
slug=heat-stroke
name=Heat Stroke Treatment
description=Cooling and hydration methods for heat stroke symptoms.
category=Environmental Factors

[item.shock-position]
code=09
slug=shock-position
name=Shock Position
description=Position to aid circulation during shock from bleeding or trauma.
category=Position Management

[item.recovery-position]
code=10
slug=recovery-position
name=Recovery Position
description=Positioning method for unconscious casualties who are breathing.
category=Position Management