ch. 1: taking action: emergency action steps pgs. 9-14 health iii st. ignatius
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Ch. 1: Taking Action: Emergency Action Steps
pgs. 9-14
Health IIISt. Ignatius
3 Basic Emergency Action Steps
Check- the scene and victimCheck
Call- 911 or the local emergency numberCall
Care- for the personCare
Check Look at the scene and answer these questions
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Is it safe?
What happened?
How many people?
Bystanders to help
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Call The most important action you can take
When calling 911, provide this information:
Location of the emergency
Description of the person’s condition
Do not hang up before the dispatcher!back
Call First or Care First? If you are the only person at the scene…
Call First- call 911 before giving care
unconscious adult/adolescent(12 or older)
witnessed sudden collapse of child/infantunconscious infant/child known for high risk heart
problemsLikely to be CARDIAC EMERGENCIES
Care First- give two minutes of care first, then callunwitnessed collapse of person younger than 12 yrs. oldany victim of drowningLikely to be BREATHING EMERGENCIES
Call 911 For unconsciousness
Trouble breathing
Has chest pain lasting for more than 3-5 minutes
Severe bleeding
Severe burn
Call 911
Pain in abdomen that does not go away
Is vomiting or passing blood
Seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes
Injuries to head, neck, and back
What Happens When You Call 911?
Dispatcher answers
You will be asked- Phone number Address Other key questions to determine whether you need
police, fire, or medical assistance
Dispatcher may stay on the line to give you first aid instructions
Care
After checking scene and calling 911, follow these guidelines: Do no further harm Monitor breathing and consciousness Reassure person Give any specific care needed
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Care: Transporting a Person Yourself
Never transport a person-
When the trip may aggravate the injury or illness or cause additional injury
When person has or may develop a life-threatening condition
If you are unsure of nature of injury or illness
Reaching and Moving an Ill or Injured Person: Do No Further
Harm Move injured person only when-
You are faced with immediate danger
You have to get another person who may have a more serious problem
It is necessary to give proper care
Do No Further Harm
Use legs, not back Bend at knees and hips Avoid twisting or bending anyone with a
head, neck, or back injury
Non-Emergency Moves (pgs. 12-14)
Walking Assist
Two-person seat carry2 hand4 hand
Emergency Moves
Pack-Strap Carry Clothes Drag Blanket Drag Ankle Drag
Reaching a Person in Water
Reaching Assist
Throwing Assist
Wading Assist
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