First Aid

First AidDay I ObjectivesDay I Objectives The student with list the Leading Causes of Death The student will be able to list and describe the four Emergency Actions taken at

the scene of a accident. The student will be able to describe and perform Initial Assessment The student will be able to quickly and correctly Activating EMS The student will know what should be in a basic First Aid Kit The student will understand that Personal Safety is the number one priority of a

first responder The student will be able to define Good Samaritan Laws The student will understand the methods of preventing Disease Transmission The student will understand how to Prevent Injuries in a multitude of situations.

SOLs: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3c, 9.3d, 9.3e, 9.4a, 9.4b, 9.5a, 9.5c,9.5d, 9.5e

Bell Ringer # 1Terminology

Define (pg. 704, blue book): Emergency First Aid

5 Leading Causes of Death

Heart Disease 600,000 Cancer 500,000 Stroke 150,000 Chronic Respiratory 125,000

Disease Unintentional Injury 100,000

Emergency Actions (COPY)

1. Survey the Scene 2. Initial Assessment 3. Activate EMS 4. Provide Care

1. Survey the Scene (COPY)

-to look at or consider somebody or something closely, especially in order to form an opinion.

Safety—look for any dangers Cause—Clues to determine injury or

illness Victims—How many people involved—

look and ask

2. Initial Assessment (A,B,Cs) (COPY)

-to examine something in order to judge or evaluate it.

Airway Choking

Breathing Asthma Drowning

Circulation Heart Attack Bleeding

LOOK FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES

3. When to Activate EMS (COPY)

Unresponsiveness Severe Bleeding Shock Threat to A,B,Cs

3a. How to Call EMS (COPY)

1st choice Send bystanders

2nd choice Call yourself

4. Provide Care Assess conditions and needs Respond with proper skill

First Aid Kit

Class Work # 1First Aid Kit

Lesson 100, page 706 (blue text book)

Describe why and where you should take your first aid kit.

List the essential contents needed in a first aid kit.

Personal Safety (COPY)

Overview 1. Assess scene safety 2. Obtain consent 3. Use barrier devices 4. Get support from others

1. Scene Safety (COPY)

Responding when unsafe: DO NOT ENTER Activate EMS Prevent others from entering

Responding when safe: Follow the 4 steps in responding to an emergency.

2. Good Samaritan Laws (COPY) - a helper of those who are in trouble

Use skills you have been trained for Use common sense Do your best to save a life or prevent

further injury

2a. Obtaining Consent (COPY) - to give formal permission

Keep victim informed of your actions Responsive:

State name Level of experience Ask if you can help

Unresponsive Consent is implied Assume that victim would want help

2a. Obtaining Consent cont… (COPY)

Children Attempt parent/guardian consent Consent is implied if no parent/guardian present

3. Disease Transmission (COPY)

Risk of Disease Transmission is Low Barrier Devices: Face mask or shield,

gloves, clothing Wash Immediately after giving care with

soap and water or other cleansing method

Avoid bodily fluids: Treat all bodily fluids as if they are infected Use ¼ c bleach + 1 gal water to clean spills

Breathing Devices

Face Mask Face Shield

First Aid Kit Wall Dispenser

Human Dimensions of Care-The First Responder Stress Fatigue Difficulty Sleeping Breathlessness Weakness

Headache Abdominal Pain Anxiety Depression Talk to Others

PREVENTION of Injury / Accidents (COPY) -an action or actions taken to stop somebody from doing something or to stop something from happening

Precautions to prevent risk Bleeding Burns Poisoning Cold and heat related

Injury Prevention (COPY)

Basic Precautions Behave safely around hazards Follow safety guidelines Use safety equipment Protect yourself

Injuries Are Not Accidents,And Are Therefore

Predictable and Preventable

Burn Prevention (COPY)

Safety around chemicals Safety around heat sources Protection from ultraviolet radiation Safety around electricity

Sunburn (COPY)

Prevention Avoid prolonged sun exposure Use sunscreen Wear hats and sunglasses

Prevent further damage Keep cool Avoid further exposure

Poison Prevention (COPY)

Keep household poisons labeled and out of reach of children

Wear appropriate clothing around poisonous plants or chemicals

Report abnormal odors Do not abuse alcohol or drugs

Cold and Heat Related Prevention (COPY)

Body temperature must be regulated Remain hydrated Take frequent

breaks Wear appropriate

clothing

Special Populations (COPY)

Children Older adults Pregnant women Disabled

Scenario #1 (Remember your Emergency Actions – 4 steps)

A sobbing child approaches you when you are on surveillance duty. She tells you she was just stung by 4 or 5 bees and her left arm really hurts.

Describe what steps you would take to help the young child and why you would take this actions.