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First AidFirst Aid
Text Notes at McGreggor’s Yellow card 20 minutes from hospitalNational Safety CouncilRed CrossAmerican Heart Association
Course InformationCourse Information
PracticalPreventionEasy Class? Easy A?Concern for the victimAdvanced training?
First AidFirst Aid
Leading causes of death–Heart disease-725,790
–Cancer-537,390
–Stroke-159,877
–Lung diseases 110,637
–Accidents 92,191
InjuriesInjuries
The leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults
Brain and spinal cord injuries: 80,000 unnecessary and permanently disabled
Disabling injuries from unintentional causes:– 19.4 million in l998– One disabling injury every 2 seconds– One fatality every 6 minutes
Expenses Related to Unintentional InjuriesExpenses Related to Unintentional Injuries
480.5 billion dollars each year
Prevention is much less expensive
Leading Injury Related Deaths
Leading Injury Related Deaths
Motor vehicle crashesFallsPoisoningDrowningFires, burns
Heart ProblemsHeart Problems
1 of every 4 Americans has a heart problem
Emergency FrequencyEmergency Frequency
ASU: 10,000 studentsStudent in this class
The Golden HourThe Golden Hour
What Is First Aid?Chapters 1 and 2What Is First Aid?Chapters 1 and 2
It is the immediate care given to the injured or suddenly ill until more advanced care is obtained
What Is First Aid #2What Is First Aid #2
Proper first aid procedures may mean the difference between:– Life and death
– Rapid or slow recovery
– Hospitalization
– Temporary disability or permanent injury
Lawsuit SocietyLawsuit Society
Legal AspectsLegal Aspects
No one is required to render first aid unless:–Designated by employer
–Pre-existing responsibility
Legal Aspects #2Legal Aspects #2
Once first aid has begun, you are not to leave until:– The victim is under the care of
someone with equal or greater training
– The victim refuses treatment or transportation
Legal Aspects #3Legal Aspects #3
If you do leave, you may be charged with:
– ABANDONMENT
Standards Of CareStandards Of Care
What type of first aid care is appropriate and acceptable?
If you act reasonably and with the same amount of training as others who would deal with similar circumstances, you fall under The Type Of Rescurer
Standards Of Care #2Standards Of Care #2
If you follow recommendations identified by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, etc. you fall under: Published Recommendations
ConsentConsent
Expressed Consent:– Nod, oral, or written permission (parents /
guardian of incompetent individuals)– Do not withhold first aid from a minor just
to obtain consent Implied Consent:
– Deals with the unconscious– Deals with conscious who does not resist
help
Consent #2Consent #2
Touching another person without permission is unlawful! (battery)
Right To Refuse CareRight To Refuse Care
Why might someone refuse care? –(student didn’t believe in going to
the doctor)Try to convince victim that they
need care
If Victim Refuses Care:If Victim Refuses Care:
DO NOT give aid or transport
Make note of witnessesDocument events (put all
info in writing)
If Parents Refuse Help For A Child:
If Parents Refuse Help For A Child:
Convince otherwiseCall policeDocument events in
writingIdentify witnesses
If Intoxicated Or Belligerent And Refuse Care
If Intoxicated Or Belligerent And Refuse Care
Convince otherwiseDocument events in writingIdentify witnessesDrugs and alcohol may mask
injury
Good Samaritan LawsGood Samaritan Laws
Vary from state to stateProtects those acting in good
faith without gross negligence or willful misconduct.– some legal experts suggests this gives a false
sense of security to the first aider
Good Samaritan Laws #2Good Samaritan Laws #2
If the victim‘s condition is worsened by one giving first aid, litigation is possible
Your protection consists of proper training and application of skills
ConfidentialityConfidentiality
Rescue DoctrineRescue Doctrine
In some cases, the injured rescuer has the right to recover for injuries sustained while attempting to help–(amputated leg)–(downed power line - sued power
company)
Will You Help?Will You Help?
Consider The FollowingConsider The Following
Consider your health as well as the victim’s
Try to decide ahead of time if you will help
Are you bothered by blood, HIV risks, HBV?
Calm yourself, take deep breaths
Will You Help? #2Will You Help? #2
Protect yourself by wearing gloves– (victim in street)
Glove removal
Will You Help? #3Will You Help? #3
All human blood and body fluids should be considered infectious–Wash hands extremely well–Clean spills with diluted
bleach
Will You Help? #4Will You Help? #4
If you don’t think you can handle a situation, call EMS–Do not call a friend or relative
first
–Teach children to call 911
The Dying VictimThe Dying Victim
Avoid negative statementsAssure victim that family will be
locatedAllow for some hopeUse a gentle voice
The Dying Victim #2The Dying Victim #2Use the victim’s nameReassure by touching the
victimDo not pronounce death
–Even paramedics can’t pronounce death
GrievingGrieving
For the victim’s family and for yourself
Don’t tell survivors everything at once
Counseling (paramedics-Westside)