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First Aid and Emergency Handling for Parents of Elementary School Students - Open House Event

Join us at our Open House event to learn the basics of providing first aid and handling emergencies for your elementary school-aged child. This chapter covers lessons 1-4 and includes topics such as child safety, the Good Samaritan Act, CPR, fractures, sprains, heat emergencies, cuts, scrapes, burns, bites, stings, and poisonings. Don't miss out on this valuable information!

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First Aid and Emergency Handling for Parents of Elementary School Students - Open House Event

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  1. Providing First Aid and Handling Emergencies Chapter 35 Lessons 1-4 Group #2 Robbie Gerke Lacey Greathead Jessie King Allison Ortega Morgan Thomas

  2. Target audience • Parents of Elementary School Students • Location: Open House • Age range: ~20-40 year old parents

  3. The Basics … • The assistance given to an injured or sick person in need of urgent medical assistance. • applies to a broad range of medical situations

  4. The Basics (continued) • First aid consists of: • specific knowledge • skills • the ability to assess a situation • make appropriate decisions

  5. Child Safety • Protect your child • #1 Priority

  6. In an emergency situation… • Logical order to be followed: • 1st: Assess the scene • 2nd: Life threatening conditions? • Ask, “Are you okay?” • No response: call for help • 3rd: Attempt to help

  7. The Good Samaritan Act • What it is … • Law protecting those who provide help in emergency situations • What it does … • Legal implications

  8. First Aid for Choking, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

  9. Choking: The Universal Sign • Inability to talk • Difficult breathing • Inability to cough forcefully • Skin, lips and nails turning blue • Loss of consciousness

  10. Choking • Choking occurs when… • Main causes in children • How to prevent

  11. The Heimlich Maneuver

  12. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) • Act quickly • A lifesaving technique • Must be certified to administer • What would you do??

  13. CPR Video

  14. Before You Begin • Ask, “Are you alright?” • Call for help FIRST • Roll onto back

  15. The ABCs of CPR • Airway • Breathing • Circulation

  16. When To Stop CPR • When to stop • The Do’s • The Don’ts

  17. Where to get certified… • American Red Cross • American Heart Association • College/University Campus

  18. Fractures, Sprains, and Strains

  19. Fractures • Break in the bone • Different types • Simple • Comminuted • Open • Closed • Undisplaced • Displaced

  20. Fractures • What to do • Avoid movement! • Never attempt to set the bone • Immobilize using a splint • Seek medical care immediately

  21. Sprains • Stretching or tearing of soft tissue bands/ligaments • Caused by sudden falls, twists, blows • Commonly at joints: wrist, fingers, knees, ankles • Rest Ice Compression Elevation

  22. Strains • Occur in muscles “pulled muscle” • Too much usage • Rest Ice Compression Elevation

  23. Heat Emergencies • Heat Cramps • Heat Strokes

  24. Heat Cramps • Caused by high temperatures • Body loses water and salts • Symptoms • Muscle cramps • Heavy sweating • Headache • dizziness

  25. Heat Cramps • What to do • Move victim out of heat • Firm pressure and gently massage • Give water or sports drink • (4 oz/15 min)

  26. Heat Stroke • Life Threatening • Symptoms • Lack of perspiration • Vomiting • Confusion • Irregular pulse

  27. Heat Stroke • What to do • Shade • Cold water or ice packs: • neck, groin area, under arms • Seek medical care immediately!

  28. Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns

  29. Cuts • Minor cuts • clean wound • wash and disinfect • control bleeding • bandage/sterile gauze • Severe cuts • Control bleeding • Get to hospital

  30. Scrapes • Clean wound • remove debris • wash and disinfect • Control bleeding • bandage/sterile gauze

  31. Minor Burns • Burn prevention • keep stove off and hot items away from edges of counters • allow food/drink to cool before serving • Identify severity

  32. Minor Burns (cont’d) • Treatment • Stop burning • Soak in cool water • Cover with dry, sterile dressing • Never apply cream

  33. Bites and Stings

  34. Animal Bites • Dangers • Rabies • Common carriers • Symptoms • Treatment

  35. Bee Stings • Non-allergic • Treatment • Side effects • Allergic • Treatment • get to hospital if possible • carry bee sting kit • Side effects

  36. Snake Bites • Poisonous snakes • Treatment for bites

  37. Poisonings In the U.S. … Every 30 seconds a child is poisoned= 1 million children each year

  38. 4 Categories of Poisons • Solid Poisons • Liquid Poisons • Spray Poisons • Invisible Poisons

  39. Most Common Poisons Medicines Cleaning products Antifreeze Windshield washer solution Carbon Monoxide Pesticides Wild Mushrooms

  40. Sudden Chest or abdominal pain/cramps Painful crying Chills or shaking Unusual thirst Cold/clammy skin Disorientation Common Symptoms

  41. Common Symptoms Slurred speech Difficulty breathing Dizziness / Lack of coordination Burns around the mouth N/V/D

  42. If a Poisoning Occurs … • Remain calm • Call PCC: 1-800-222-1222 • Provide the following information: • Child’s condition, age, and weight • Name, ingredients, amount ingested, and time poisoning happened • Your name and phone number

  43. BASIC First Aid for Poisonings • Swallowed Poisons • Inhaled Poisons • Poisons on the skin • Poisons in the eye

  44. Help Prevent Poisonings • Educate children • Medicine tips • Post the PCC number in home • Share this information caregivers • Ipecac medicine • Safe home

  45. Home safety • Can occur anywhere • Preparedness is key • First Aid Kits • Call 911

  46. Rules • Answers will be given for four categories pertaining to today’s presentation. • To answer the question, be the first to raise your hand. • If you give the correct q uestion, you may receive a prize! • Any questions?

  47. Fractures, Sprains & Strains CPR and Choking Bites, Stings & Scrapes Poisonings

  48. This is the Universal Sign for choking.

  49. Airway, Breathing, and Circulation represent this first aid concept.

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