health & first-aid

Health & First-AidIntroduction

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Grade: 12By: Joseph Brannigan

Expectations This is NOT a free class period!

You MUST pass this class to walk on Graduation day!!!

Let’s make it a FUN experience!

What is Health & First Aid?

• What do I do if I roll or twist my ankle?

• What do I do If someone is unconscious?

• How do you treat minor injuries?

• What is CPR?

• What is a splint?

• When is it necessary to call 9-1-1?

• How do you treat a wound?

Help!!!

CALL9-1-1

Introduction• In this class you will be

learning the basic procedures

of Health & First Aid.

• Instructions and Guidelines

by The American Red Cross

Association

• How to treat and protect cuts,

scrapes, tears, breaks, body

injuries and etc.

• How to properly perform CPR

to all ages.

• How to identify and classify

injuries.

Grading• Attendance (10%) – Allowed 3 absences. 3 Lateness's,

after 3 Lateness's will result in an absence.

• Class work / Homework (10%) – Any work handed in

late will deduct in points.

• Tests & Quiz's (50%) – NO Make Ups!

• Projects (30%) – Will be done in class and out of class

Words to Know..• What is First Aid?

The immediate care given to someone who becomes injured

or ill until regular medical care can be provided.

• What does Conscious mean?

It is when a person is aware of his or her surroundings.

• What does Unconscious mean?

It is when a person is unable to respond.

First Aid Kit• Gloves• Bandages• Band-Aids • Ointments• Alcohol Pads• Peroxide • Wraps• Scissors

First Aid Kit (cont.)• Everyone will be given a small individual first

aid kit.• Bring this to class everyday!• Keep it in your locker!• We will use the kits in class when needed for

lessons.• I will demonstrate the proper procedures and as a

class we will perform them.

WoundsLacerationA cut in the skin that is usually deep enough torequire stitches

AbrasionA scrape or brush burn

PunctureA hole in the skin caused by a sharp object

NAME THAT WOUND

•Walking through your garage bare foot you stepped on a large nail.

•You’re preparing a meal while slicing a tomato your hand slips and the knife slices your hand

•Running to second base you slide head first and both your elbows slide and scrape the ground.Safe!!

What is CPR?

• CPR is defined as Cardio Pulmonary ResuscitationYou must be certified to perform this act to avoid legal actions and liability suits.

• The next slide will have a video on the steps and procedures of how this task is performed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5r7haVfZXek#t=55s

CHECK! CALL! CARE!

Sprains, Strains, & FracturesSprainA stretch or tear of a ligament (connects bone to bone)StrainA stretch or tear of a tendon(connects bone to muscle)Simple FractureA broken bone that does not break through the skin

Compound FractureA broken bone that breaks through the tissue and skin

Treatments•The RICE Method•R:Rest• I: Ice•C: Compression•E: Elevation

Fractures•Treatment for Fractures 1.Call 9112.Stabilize the victim until emergency care

arrives3.If you must move the victim because the

situation Becomes Unsafe, immobilize the injury.

•***Fractures Require Immediate Care

Overview• Expectations• What is Health and Exercise• Introduction• Grading• Supplies• Basic information to be covered

Questions??

• If you have any questions feel free to talk to me after class or e-mail me at

• branni52@students.rowan.edu

• THANK YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!