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CH.35 “First Aid”Lesson 1: Administrating First Aid
Health Ed.
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First AidIs the emergency care given to a person who has become sick or who has been injured.
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The first 5 The first 5 minutes are the most
critical6 things to remember:1-check: surroundings
2-check: is victim conscious
3-Check: breathing
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4-Control bleeding
5-Check : victim for poisoning
6-Send for medical help
* learn about what happened, and devise a plan of action
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Poison- any substance- solid, liquid, or gas that causes injury, illness, or death when introduced to the body
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4 types of Wounds..ScrapeCutPunctureAvulsion
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ScrapeAlso called an “abrasion”
Little or no bleeding
Caused by scraping or rubbing
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CutAlso called an “incision or
laceration”
Deep cuts damage nerves, large blood vessels, and soft tissue
Important to stop bleeding
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PunctureWhen pointed object pierces the
skin Potential for internal bleeding to
occur Increase risk for infection occurs if
object remains in the skin
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Avulsion
Wound that results when tissue is separated partly or completely from the victim’s body
(occurs in auto accidents and animal bites)
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First Aid for Open Wounds4 steps: Stop the bleeding Protect the wound from infection Treat the victim for shock Seek medical care
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Stop the bleedingApply pressure to the top of the wound;
elevate wound above level of victims heart
1.Place cloth over the wound
2-Place palm over cloth; if blood soaks through do not remove original cloth, just add cloth
*If this is not enough…..
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Pressure-Point TechniqueApply pressure to main artery supplying
blood to affected limb
2 main arteries: Brachial artery- bring blood to the
arms Femoral artery-brings blood to the
legs
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Treatment For ShockShock= failure of the cardiovascular
system to keep blood circulating to vital organs
Common symptoms of shock: Confused behavior Trembling Enlarged pupils Bluish lips/nails
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What to DO1- Keep victim lying down on back (feet
elevated 8 to 2 inches above the head)
2-Make sure victim maintains normal body temp.
3-Get medical help
*Never give victim food/drink
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Seeking Medical Help…Send someone for
help; never leave the victim
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CH: 35 Lesson 2: “First Aid and Poisoning”
Health Ed.
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Most poisoning involves children under the age of 6
Between 1 and 2 million occur each year
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Symptoms… Sharp abdominal cramps Drowsiness followed by loss of
consciousness Vomiting Chemical odor on the breath
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First Aid for Swallowing Poison1- Call poison control center
2-Be prepared to give information on victim
3-Treat victim for shock
*Do not force victim to throw-up
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First Aid for Snake Bites….1- keep victim calm
2-keep bitten area below the heart
3-Call for help
4-delay the absorption of venom; because snakes are cold-blooded their venom does the most damage in cold environments; don’t put anything cold on the bite
5-maintain breathing
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Only 1% of people bitten by poisonous snakes die each year
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First Aid for Touching Poisonous Plant…1- remove contaminated clothing
2-pour water on affected area
3-wash area with soap and water
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First Aid for Touching a Poisonous Chemical..
Same procedure as the plant; except that you flood area with water for at least 15 minutes
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CH: 35 Lesson 3: “First Aid For Other Injuries”
Health ed.
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Nosebleeds…1- keep person quiet
2-lean person forward
3-apply direct pressure to bleeding nostrils
4-apply cold towel to person face
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Fractures…Keep the bone end from moving;
Do not try to set the bone immobilize it with a splint
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Sprains..Condition caused by
stretching/tearing ligaments
Ligaments= hold bones to joints
1-immoblize
2-elevate
3-cold pack
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R.I.C.ER= rest
I= Ice
C=Compression
E=elevate
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Burns First degree - sun burn (healing
occurs in 5 to 6 days) Second degree – skin will have
blisters and appear blotchy
( healing 3 to 4 wks) Third degree- all layers of skin
destroyed…nerves…muscles.. fat
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Treatment
To treat a first degree burns- submerge the burn in water
Cover with dry, sterile dressings
3rd degree- hospital
(Aloe)
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Fainting… 1- DO not prop person up 2- loosen tight clothing 3- maintain open airway 4-sponge person’s face
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First Aid for Frostbite..Never rub
affected; re-warm frozen body part by soaking in water
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Hurricanes/ Tornados(pg. 708) Watch vs. warning Storm cellar safest place or
hallway/bathtub away from windows If outside, find ditch lay face down
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Earthquakes California-
averages 5,000 per yr.
Most casualties result from falling objects or collapsing structures
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BlizzardsVisibility is less
than 500 ft
-make sure to stay indoors
-if caught outside keep moving
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Other Neat Facts to Remember… The average wait for patients being admitted
to the hospital is – 10 hr
Rabies is treated with antibodies
First degree burn are not life threatening
Skin banks save tissue for skin grafts