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Check
-is the scene safe?
-what happened?
-how many victims are there?
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unsafe scenes
- spilled chemicals
- poisonous gas
- fire
- extreme weather
- downed electrical wires
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Check the Victims- Life threatening emergencies
- unconsciousness
- trouble breath- not breathing (12-20 per min)
- severe bleeding
- chest pain/pressure
- pulse (60-100)
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when to call 911
- if the victim is unconscious or becoming unconscious
- trouble breathing or breathing in a strange way
- chest pain or pressure
- bleeding severely
- pressure/pain in the abdomen that doesn't go away
- vomiting or passing blood
- seizures, severe headache, slurred speech
- appears to have been poisoned
- injuries to head/back/neck
- possible broken bones
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When calling 911- provide ____________
the exact location or address of the emergency- the name of the city, nearby intersections, landmarks, building name, floor, room number,apartment number
the telephone number from which the call is being made
the caller's name
what happened- car accident, fire, etc,...
how many people are involved
the condition of the victim
what help is being given
*Don't hang up until the dispatcher hangs up
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Care
- get permission to give care
- always check for life-threatening emergencies first
- if the victim has pain ask them where it is, what its like, when it started, how bad it is
- watch for changes in the victim's breathing and consciousness
- help the victim from getting chilled or over heated
- don't let the victim drive
- help the victim rest comfortably, reassure the victim
- don't move the victim
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first aid challenge
- check the scene
- check the victims
- care for the unconscious victim
- call 911
- care for the conscious
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Checking Conscious Victim
- Check scene (make it safe, use barriers)
- ask permission
- talk to victim/bystanders (ask qs?)
- check for life threatening problems
- call 911
- check the person head to toe - check skin (color, temp, moisture), check for cuts,bruises, check for irregular breathing (fast, unusually slow, gurgling)
- care for victims as needed
- don't move victim unless necessary
- stay w/victim until EMS arrives
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Checking Unconscious victim
- check the scene- make it safe, use barriers
- tap & shout - check for consciousness
- call 911
- roll victim over (support head/neck)
- open airway (2 fingers under chin, hand on forehead)
- Look, listen, feel for signs of Life, movement, normal breathing (10 sec. only)
- if no breathing, give 2 breaths
- scan Body for injuries, bleeding, etc,...
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Good Samaritan Law
gives legal protection to people who willingly provide emergency care to ill or injured persons without accepting anything in return
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5 responsibilities when providing first aid
- move a person only if the person's life s in danger
- ask the conscious person for permission before giving care
- check the person for life-threatening conditions before giving further care
- call 911 or the local emergency number
- continue to give care until more highly trained personal arrive
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nine ways to prevent disease transmission
- avoid contact with blood and other bodly fluids when in danger
- use protective breathing barriers for any emergency situations requiring you to give rescue breaths
- use a bandage to cover any cuts, sores, scrapes, or skin conditions
- use barriers such as disposable gloves, between the person's blood/body fluids and yourself
- don't eat, drink, or touch your mouth, nose or eyes when giving first aid or before you wash your hands
- avoid handling any of your personal belongings, such as pens/combs, while giving care or before you wash your hands
- don't touch objects that may be soiled w/blood
- be prepared by having a first aid kit handy and stocked w/protective equipment and supplies
- tell EMS personnel at the scene or your doctor if you have come into direct contact with an ill/injured person's body fluids
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what must you do to get consent to give care to someone in an emergency
- who you are
- how much training you have
- what you think is wrong
- what you plan to do
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When is permission implied?
if an infant or child is in a life threatening condition and their parent or guardian isn't present
if a person is unconscious or unable to respond
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