Experience of multiprofessional residents in first aid guidance and accident prevention in schools

Abstract

Objective: report the experience of multiprofessional health residents in carrying out health education actions in schools, first aid training and accident prevention. Method: Descriptive and cross-sectional study, based on the experience of multiprofessional residents in a health education program in schools. Results: The action aimed to train and guide students on first aid and emergency care in cases of choking, sharp injuries and burns, to provide guidance on the identification and actions to be taken in case of evidence of changes in the level of consciousness, fainting, seizures, as well as in the presence of a cardiorespiratory arrest. The acquired experience complements the learning and allows to know a small part of the performance in primary care. The experience and knowledge acquired in the initiative permeate the hospital environment and the context of urgency and trauma, as it is carried out within schools, favoring the construction of multiprofessional residency in an interdisciplinary and collaborative way, strengthening health education actions and developing skills in residents and collective practices. Conclusion: The HUGOL in Schools initiative has achieved the objectives of training the target audience on first aid and raising awareness about accident prevention, seeking to minimize unintentional injuries and avoid erroneous prehospital approaches.