First Aid

1. First Aid

2. First AidDay I Objectives Day I Objectives • The student with list the Leading Causes of Death • The student will be able to list and describe the four Emergency Actions taken at the scene of a accident. • The student will be able to describe and perform Initial Assessment • The student will be able to quickly and correctly Activating EMS • The student will know what should be in a basic First Aid Kit • The student will understand that Personal Safety is the number one priority of a first responder • The student will be able to define Good Samaritan Laws • The student will understand the methods of preventing Disease Transmission • The student will understand how to Prevent Injuries in a multitude of situations. SOLs: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3c, 9.3d, 9.3e, 9.4a, 9.4b, 9.5a, 9.5c,9.5d, 9.5e

3. Bell Ringer # 1Terminology • Define (pg. 704, blue book): • Emergency • First Aid

4. 5 Leading Causes of Death • Heart Disease 600,000 • Cancer 500,000 • Stroke 150,000 • Chronic Respiratory 125,000 Disease • Unintentional Injury 100,000

5. Emergency Actions(COPY) • 1. Survey the Scene • 2. Initial Assessment • 3. Activate EMS • 4. Provide Care

6. 1. Survey the Scene(COPY)-to look at or consider somebody or something closely, especially in order to form an opinion. • Safety—look for any dangers • Cause—Clues to determine injury or illness • Victims—How many people involved—look and ask

7. 2. Initial Assessment(A,B,Cs)(COPY)-to examine something in order to judge or evaluate it. • Airway • Choking • Breathing • Asthma • Drowning • Circulation • Heart Attack • Bleeding LOOK FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES

8. 3. When to Activate EMS(COPY) • Unresponsiveness • Severe Bleeding • Shock • Threat to A,B,Cs

9. 3a. How to Call EMS(COPY) • 1st choice • Send bystanders • 2nd choice • Call yourself

10. 4. Provide Care • Assess conditions and needs • Respond with proper skill

11. First Aid Kit

12. Class Work # 1First Aid Kit • Lesson 100, page 706 (blue text book) • Describe why and where you should take your first aid kit. • List the essential contents needed in a first aid kit.

13. Personal Safety(COPY) • Overview • 1. Assess scene safety • 2. Obtain consent • 3. Use barrier devices • 4. Get support from others

14. 1. Scene Safety(COPY) • Responding when unsafe: • DO NOT ENTER • Activate EMS • Prevent others from entering • Responding when safe: • Follow the 4 steps in responding to an emergency.

15. 2. Good Samaritan Laws(COPY)- a helper of those who are in trouble • Use skills you have been trained for • Use common sense • Do your best to save a life or prevent further injury

16. 2a. Obtaining Consent(COPY)- to give formal permission • Keep victim informed of your actions • Responsive: • State name • Level of experience • Ask if you can help • Unresponsive • Consent is implied • Assume that victim would want help

17. 2a. Obtaining Consent cont…(COPY) • Children • Attempt parent/guardian consent • Consent is implied if no parent/guardian present

18. 3. Disease Transmission(COPY) Risk of Disease Transmission is Low • Barrier Devices: Face mask or shield, gloves, clothing • Wash Immediately after giving care with soap and water or other cleansing method • Avoid bodily fluids: Treat all bodily fluids as if they are infected • Use ¼ c bleach + 1 gal water to clean spills

19. Breathing Devices • Face Mask • Face Shield • First Aid Kit • Wall Dispenser

20. Stress Fatigue Difficulty Sleeping Breathlessness Weakness Headache Abdominal Pain Anxiety Depression Talk to Others Human Dimensions of Care-The First Responder

21. PREVENTION of Injury / Accidents(COPY)-an action or actions taken to stop somebody from doing something or to stop something from happening • Precautions to prevent risk • Bleeding • Burns • Poisoning • Cold and heat related

22. Injury Prevention(COPY) • Basic Precautions • Behave safely around hazards • Follow safety guidelines • Use safety equipment • Protect yourself Injuries Are Not Accidents,And Are ThereforePredictableand Preventable

23. Burn Prevention(COPY) • Safety around chemicals • Safety around heat sources • Protection from ultraviolet radiation • Safety around electricity

24. Sunburn(COPY) • Prevention • Avoid prolonged sun exposure • Use sunscreen • Wear hats and sunglasses • Prevent further damage • Keep cool • Avoid further exposure

25. Poison Prevention(COPY) • Keep household poisons labeled and out of reach of children • Wear appropriate clothing around poisonous plants or chemicals • Report abnormal odors • Do not abuse alcohol or drugs

26. Cold and Heat Related Prevention(COPY) • Body temperature must be regulated • Remain hydrated • Take frequent breaks • Wear appropriate clothing

27. Special Populations(COPY) • Children • Older adults • Pregnant women • Disabled

28. Scenario #1(Remember your Emergency Actions – 4 steps) • A sobbing child approaches you when you are on surveillance duty. She tells you she was just stung by 4 or 5 bees and her left arm really hurts. • Describe what steps you would take to help the young child and why you would take this actions.