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    Emergency First Aid

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    Your role when first on the scene of an accident or medical emergency is to take action by providing first aid, calling for medical help, or dialing 911. The document provides instructions for treating common first aid situations like bleeding, shock, sprains, dislocations and fractures, bites and stings, fainting or passing out, and choking. It emphasizes the importance of taking universal precautions like gloves and barriers to avoid contact with blood and body fluids which could spread infections.

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    Your role when first on the scene of an accident or medical emergency is to take action by providing first aid, calling for medical help, or dialing 911. The document provides instructions for treating common first aid situations like bleeding, shock, sprains, dislocations and fractures, bites and stings, fainting or passing out, and choking. It emphasizes the importance of taking universal precautions like gloves and barriers to avoid contact with blood and body fluids which could spread infections.

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    Emergency First Aid

    EMERGENCY FIRST AID


    Have you ever been the first on scene of an accident
    that resulted in an injury or serious illness?

    If you have then you know what its like to be the only
    link between a victim and emergency medical care.

    Your role is to take action, whether by providing first


    aid, seeking medical help or calling 911.
    Your actions may improve the victims
    chance of recovery.
    BLEEDING
    1. Apply direct pressure to
    the wound with a direct
    pressure bandage.
    2. Elevate the wound to slow
    the bleeding
    3. Pressure Point when
    necessary apply additional
    pressure to help reduce
    bleeding.
    CARE FOR SHOCK
    1. Keep the victim lying down (if
    possible).
    2. Elevate legs 10-12 inches…
    unless you suspect a back injury
    or broken bones.
    3. Cover the victim to maintain body
    temperature.
    4. Provide the victim with plenty of
    fresh air and space.
    5. If victim begins to vomit - place
    him/her on his/her left side or
    RECOVERY POSITION.
    SPRAINS AND STRAINS
    1. I - Ice, apply a cold
    pack. Do not apply
    ice directly to skin.
    2. C - Compress, use
    an elastic or I–C–E
    conforming wrap
    3. E - Elevate, above
    heart level to control
    internal bleeding.
    DISLOCATIONS &
    FRACTURES
    I–A–C–T
    1. I - Immobilize area Stop any movement by
    supporting injured area. Use pillows, jackets,
    blankets, etc.
    2. A - Activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS),
    call 911.
    3. C - Care for shock
    4. T - Treat any additional secondary injuries.
    BITES AND STINGS
    For Mild bites and stings
     Move to a safe area to avoid more
    bites and stings
     Scrape or brush off the stinger and
    wash the effected area with soap
     Apply a cold pack to avoid swelling
     Apply baking soda mix: 3 tsp of
    baking soda to 1 tsp of water
    Severe reaction is not common, however it will happen
    quickly. Watch for signs such as inability to breath,
    swelling of face and throat, hives etc. – CALL 911
    Check if victim has special medications for reaction
    and administer.
    FAINTS/PASSING OUT
    1. Position the victim lying on
    his/her back and elevate his/her
    legs above heart level
    2. Check the victim’s airway to
    ensure it is clear.
    3. Check for signs of breathing,
    coughing, or movement
    4. Loosen clothing (neck ties,
    collars, belts etc.)
    5. If consciousness is not regained
    within one minute Call 911
    CHOKING
     HELMLISCH MANOUVER

     ABDOMINAL THRUST (OBESSE VICTIMS)

     CHEST THRUST (PREGNANT VICTIMS)

     CHOKING CHILD VICTIM


    REMEMBER!!!
    UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:
    The routine use of appropriate barrier
    precautions to prevent skin and mucous
    membrane exposure when contact with blood
    or other body fluids of any individual may
    occur or is anticipated.
    Universal Precautions apply to blood and to
    all other body fluids with potential for
    spreading any infections.
    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

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