FIRST AID – FLIGHT CREW

Instruction on first aid in general:

• Introduction to First Aid
• 3 P’s of First Aid
• The unconscious adult
• CPR – theoretical and practical training
• Recovery position – theoretical and practical training
• Choking
• Burns
• Wounds and bleeding
• Fractures

All of the above must be addressed within the context of aircraft operation and the crew complement. It is particularly important to address issues for operations where no cabin crew are carried, including the role of the care-giver and the remaining pilot.

Instruction on the first aid kits that are carried on board the aircraft including:

• Their location on the aircraft
• Their pre-departure inspections
• Their contents and use
• Any medication that is carried in FAK must also be addressed eg paracetamol, indigestion remedies, eye wash etc
• Location of doctor’s kits and their use
• Location and operation of any defibrillators carried on the aircraft
• Location and use of portable oxygen bottles
• Location and use of therapeutic oxygen points in the cabin
• Use of the flight crew oxygen masks for First Aid purposes
• Discussion on any air to ground support services relating to medical issues such as Medicare etc as applicable to the operator
• Liaison with emergency services, communicating with ATC regarding medical emergencies

Aero-medical topics:

• Hypoxia – signs, symptoms and treatment
• Hyperventilation – signs, symptoms and treatment
• Contamination of the skin/eyes with aviation fuel, hydraulic fluid and any other substances
• Hygiene and food poisoning – considerations on purchasing food and storing food on an aircraft intended for consumption during duty
• Malaria – with regard to anti-malarial medication
• Self-prescribed and over the counter medications – considerations with regard to their use and dosage of medications