Why Is First Aid Necessary for Schools in India? | NGOs in India

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Why Is First Aid Necessary for Schools in India?
NGOs in India
Every life counts Accidents can happen anywhere
and at any time. It was only a couple of years
ago in 2019 when a toddler in a play school in
Washermenpet, died of choking while eating. If
only the teachers were aware of basic first-aid,
they could have saved the child. He was however
declared dead to the hospital. These events are
small yet tragic. Every life matters no matter
the age. Be it a child, a middle-aged person, or
a senior citizen, irrespective of the
profession, needs a helping hand in case of
emergencies. In India alone, close to 150,000
people succumb to accidents every year. While
road accidents are one side of the coin,
accidents happening in schools, or while
consuming food, while playing, even with some
underlying health issue, all matter. We often
come across news articles that talk about school
kids losing their lives in unexpected events.
This could be because of anything. Some of them
may be getting hurt while playing or during
heavy sports or an underlying health issue that
the teachers are not informed about. In times
like these, first aid comes very handy. There
have been times when basic first aid has saved
people from fatal accidents. Basic First Aid in
School Those who look after basic first aid in
school need to be trained in multiple first aids.
Heimlich maneuver, for example, is a first aid
method where any obstruction in the windpipe is
cleared by giving strong pressure in the
abdomen. These basic first aid procedures can
help save lives, especially in school, where
kids are prone to simple yet fatal accidents.
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First-aid is not only necessary for the
caretakers in the schools to learn but also
should be an essential part of students
education in school. Unfortunately, even the
necessary school representatives are not
equipped to know basic first aid in India, let
alone be kids. Many kids dont even know what is
present in a basic first-aid kit. It is said
that in the vent of an injury, the first ten
minutes are extremely crucial. In most cases,
the persons life is based on the kind of
first-aid she/he is given. Therefore, a fair
amount of training in first-aid can help people
save lives. This also includes teachers and other
representatives in a school as well. Importance
of First-Aid Training in Schools There are many
NGOs in Chennai that cater to training people in
basic first aid. Alert NGO is one such NGO that
has been constantly and tirelessly working
towards educating and preparing people to know
the basic first aid that could save thousands of
lives. The aim is to make people not be
bystanders in the event of an accident but be the
hero in saving them. Students spend most of
their time in school, and it is the
responsibility of the school management to look
after all the students in those hours they spend
there. Heres why first aid in school is very
important Creates a sense of safety When
awareness is created on first aid, it is taught
with the procedures for various events of
accidents. This will help children be aware of
the possibilities of such accidents, and they
will tend to be more careful. Including them as
a part of the learning curriculum is also a great
way to make them understand how timely and
helpful is first aid. Quick aid Not all
injuries require professional help immediately.
But there are some instances where the injury
needs proper medical assistance without which it
can turn fatal. In such cases, a quick first aid
procedure can help the victim stay strong a
little more while they are rushed to the nearest
medical help. Teaching children and the
management basic first aid can be equipped to
treat anyone in pain. Cures the worst Some
injuries, when not tended to immediately, can
cause fatal infections. By giving basic first
aid, one can prevent this from happening. Childre
n studying in school belong to a very tender age,
and every effort must be taken to keep them safe
in case of emergencies. Alert NGOs in India is a
program specially designed for school kids and
teachers to enlighten them about first aid and
the basics of it. It is aimed to give the best
education for school children about first aid and
its importance.