Why the First Aid Team?

Hey there,

Welcome to the Vanier First Aid Team Blog page. My name is Najran and I am a Health Science student. I will be a writer of several posts here this semester.

A little about me...

First, I would like to say how glad I am to be writing for this blog.

I’m 18 years old and for as long as I can remember, my dream job has been to be a doctor. I have always been fascinated with human biology and admired the job of a physician. I never hesitate to help those around me and I am always glad to do it. The main reason why I decided to join the VFAT is because I want to make a difference in people’s wellness. I also want to learn more about healthcare and share my findings with others. Finally, I believe that the Vanier First Aid Team will help me to understand the duty of a healthcare provider better and achieve my life long dream of being a doctor.

I consider myself as a caring, honest and meticulous person with a strong desire to discover new things. One of my hobbies is to create art. It has always helped me relax my mind and learn more efficiently. The path to becoming a doctor can often be very stressful. After all, health is a state of both mental and physical well-being.

Some Facts about First Aid care

• The three C’s : Check the surroundings, Call for help, Care for the victim’s health until help arrives

• The three P’s : Preserve life, Prevent Deterioration and Promote Recovery.

• Pulling debris out of your body can cause more damage, more blood loss and infection.

• Ice should only be used for acute injuries like a sprain or fracture

• To help someone breathe, turn them sideways in the recovery position.

• Promote blood flow to the brain when someone faints

So that’s it for today’s post! I look forward to writing about first aid care and sharing my knowledge with all of you.

I hope you enjoyed reading my post.

Until next time :)