On May 29, a first aid competition was held at Caucasus University for prospective students interested in medicine.
The participants were given a training course on “Clinical Skills”, which was delivered by Caucasus University Professor Mzia Tsiklauri.
During the training, manipulations were performed on simulators and mannequins to better understand the topic.
- Methods of assessing vital signs:
- Pulse counting and use of a pulse oximeter
- Body temperature measurement methods:
- Ear
- Oral
- Armpit
- Blood pressure measurement methods:
- Brachial artery
- Popliteal fossa
- Breathing rate assessment
- BLS for adults:
- Chest compressions (cardiac massage)
- Artificial ventilation techniques
- Foreign body aspiration technique:
- For adults;
- For children;
- Intravenous injection technique;
- First aid for bleeding:
- For venous bleeding;
- For arterial bleeding;
- Tourniquet application technique;
