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BELL WORK. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT? IF NOT WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?. SAFETY AND EMERGENCIES. BASIC FIRST AID. OBJECTIVES. explain universal precautions. identify the steps to take in an emergency. FIRST AID.
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BELL WORK HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT? IF NOT WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?
SAFETY AND EMERGENCIES BASIC FIRST AID
OBJECTIVES • explainuniversal precautions. • identifythe steps to take in an emergency.
FIRST AID Administering the proper first aid sometimes means the difference between life and death first aid The immediate temporary care give to an injured or ill person until he or she can get professional help Knowing what to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what not to do.
BEING PREPARED LEARN BASIC FIRST AID SKILLS KEEP A LIST OF EMERGENCY NUMBERS KNOW WHERE FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS ARE LOCATED MAKE SURE HOME AND CARS ARE STOCKED UP WITH FIRST AID SUPPLIES
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS To protect yourself when giving first aid, follow universal precautions. universal precautions Actions taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood as if it were contaminated Viruses such as HIV and hepatitis B and C can be spread through contact with an infected person’s blood.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS Wear protective gloves while treating a victim. Use a face mask or shield when giving first aid for breathing emergencies. Cover any open wounds on your body with sterile dressings. Avoid touching any object that was in contact with the victim’s blood. Wash hands thoroughly after giving first aid.
FIRST STEPS Identify the Signs of an Emergency Take Action Call for Help Provide Care Until Help Arrives
SIGNS OF AN EMERGENCY Often something you see, hear, or smell will alert you to an emergency.
TAKING ACTION • Before acting, consider your strengths and limitations. • Put your own safety first. • One action that never hurts is calling for help.
CALLING FOR HELP • Dial 911 for all emergencies in most of the United States. • Stay calm when calling for help. • Stay on the phone until the operator tells you to hang up.
PROVIDING CARE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES • Carefully loosen any tight clothing. • Offer a coat or blanket to the victim. • Avoid moving the victim unless he or she is in danger. • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be necessary if the victim is unconscious.