First Aid Minimizes injury to affected person until help arrives.
Transcript of First Aid Minimizes injury to affected person until help arrives.
First AidFirst Aid
Minimizes injury to affected person until help arrives
Minimizes injury to affected person until help arrives
PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES
Remain calmEvaluate situationTreatments varies based on
need and supplies
Remain calmEvaluate situationTreatments varies based on
need and supplies
StepsSteps
Recognize emergency existsSometimes signs are
obvious, other times they are not
Check area for safetyCall for medical help Get permission if possibletriage
Recognize emergency existsSometimes signs are
obvious, other times they are not
Check area for safetyCall for medical help Get permission if possibletriage
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Avoid movement of victimBe calmAvoid food/ drinks to victimProtect victimMaintain privacyProvide treatment that you
are qualified to give
Avoid movement of victimBe calmAvoid food/ drinks to victimProtect victimMaintain privacyProvide treatment that you
are qualified to give
CPRCPR
CardioHeartPulmonary
lungsResuscitation
to remove from apparent death/ unconsciousness
you breath and circulate blood for patient
CardioHeartPulmonary
lungsResuscitation
to remove from apparent death/ unconsciousness
you breath and circulate blood for patient
Purpose of CPR
Purpose of CPR
Keep blood flowing to vital organs
Performed until heart/lungs start working or until medical personnel arrive
Clinical vs. biological death
Keep blood flowing to vital organs
Performed until heart/lungs start working or until medical personnel arrive
Clinical vs. biological death
ABCD’sABCD’s
A- airwayB- breathingC- circulationD- defibrillation
A- airwayB- breathingC- circulationD- defibrillation
Performing CPRPerforming CPR
Evaluation victimCheck to see if unconsciousCheck for breathing
If not , place on backOpen airway
Evaluation victimCheck to see if unconsciousCheck for breathing
If not , place on backOpen airway
Performing CPRadults
Performing CPRadults
Correct hand positionOne person/two person
adult30:2 ratio
Correct hand positionOne person/two person
adult30:2 ratio
Infant- [0- one year]Infant- [0- one year]
One person- 30:2Two person 15:2
One person- 30:2Two person 15:2
Children [1 yr- puberty]Children [1 yr- puberty]
One rescuer30:2 ratioTwo rescuer
15:2 ratio
One rescuer30:2 ratioTwo rescuer
15:2 ratio
FIRST AID for bleeding and wounds
FIRST AID for bleeding and wounds
WoundsInjury to soft tissues
Open- break in skinClosed- no break
Wounds can cause infections, bleeding, or tetanus
WoundsInjury to soft tissues
Open- break in skinClosed- no break
Wounds can cause infections, bleeding, or tetanus
Types of woundsTypes of wounds
PAILPunctureAbrasion
Amputationavulsion
Incisionlaceration
PAILPunctureAbrasion
Amputationavulsion
Incisionlaceration
BleedingBleeding
Control bleedingDeath can occurCan come from veins,
arteries, or capillariesObserve standard precautions
Control bleedingDeath can occurCan come from veins,
arteries, or capillariesObserve standard precautions
Controlling BleedingControlling Bleeding
Direct pressureElevationBandagesPressure on pressure pointsDon’t remove dressing
Direct pressureElevationBandagesPressure on pressure pointsDon’t remove dressing
Minor WoundsMinor Wounds
Prevent infectionWash handsGlovesWash woundRinseUse sterile supplies
Prevent infectionWash handsGlovesWash woundRinseUse sterile supplies
Signs of infectionSigns of infection
SwellingHeatRednessPainFeverPusRed streaks
SwellingHeatRednessPainFeverPusRed streaks
TetanusTetanus
Bacteria can easily enter an open wound
Tetanus shot/booster shot as needed [ usually every 10 years]
Bacteria can easily enter an open wound
Tetanus shot/booster shot as needed [ usually every 10 years]
examplesexamples
Splinters, pieces of glassIf superficial, removeEmbedded objects should be
removed by a doctor
Splinters, pieces of glassIf superficial, removeEmbedded objects should be
removed by a doctor
Closed woundsClosed wounds
If bruised, apply ice to reduce swelling
Look for internal bleedingGet medical helpCheck for breathing and
shockNo food/ drink
If bruised, apply ice to reduce swelling
Look for internal bleedingGet medical helpCheck for breathing and
shockNo food/ drink
ShockShock
Also called hypofusionClinical set of signs and
symptoms that are associated with inadequate blood supply to body organs;especially heart and brain
Also called hypofusionClinical set of signs and
symptoms that are associated with inadequate blood supply to body organs;especially heart and brain
Types of shockTypes of shock
AnaphylacticCardiogenicHemorrhagicMetabolicNeurogenicPschogenicRespiratorySeptic
AnaphylacticCardiogenicHemorrhagicMetabolicNeurogenicPschogenicRespiratorySeptic
Signs and symptomsSigns and symptoms
Pale skin, cool to touchSweatyRapid weak pulseShallow respirationsLow blood pressure
Pale skin, cool to touchSweatyRapid weak pulseShallow respirationsLow blood pressure
General weaknessAnxiety and extreme
restlessnessExcessive thirstNausea and/or vomitingBlurred vision or changes in
appearance of eyes
General weaknessAnxiety and extreme
restlessnessExcessive thirstNausea and/or vomitingBlurred vision or changes in
appearance of eyes
TreatmentTreatment
Positioning of victimMaintain body temperatureAvoid food or drink
Positioning of victimMaintain body temperatureAvoid food or drink
PoisoningPoisoning
Can happen to anyone Poison: any substance that
causes a harmful reaction to the outside or inside of the body
Immediate action is neededFirst aid varies depending on
type of poison, injury involved, and the method of contact
Can happen to anyone Poison: any substance that
causes a harmful reaction to the outside or inside of the body
Immediate action is neededFirst aid varies depending on
type of poison, injury involved, and the method of contact
ingestioningestion
Call poison control centerSave labelTry to figure out how much
was taken/ time takenIf vomits, save sampleIpecac/ charcoal
Call poison control centerSave labelTry to figure out how much
was taken/ time takenIf vomits, save sampleIpecac/ charcoal
inhalationinhalation
Before entering area, breathe deeply
Do not breathe gasAfter rescuing victim, check
for breathingProvide artificial breathing if
neededObtain medical help
Before entering area, breathe deeply
Do not breathe gasAfter rescuing victim, check
for breathingProvide artificial breathing if
neededObtain medical help
Contact PoisoningContact Poisoning
Wash area 15-20 minutesRemove clothing/jewelry
that contain substanceCall poison controlGet medical help
Wash area 15-20 minutesRemove clothing/jewelry
that contain substanceCall poison controlGet medical help
Injection poisoningInjection poisoning
Remove embedded stinger using a credit cardDon’t use tweezers because
venom sac can release more poison
Wash areaApply dressing and cold pack
Remove embedded stinger using a credit cardDon’t use tweezers because
venom sac can release more poison
Wash areaApply dressing and cold pack
Tick bitesTick bites
Use tweezers to remove tickWash areaApply antisepticWatch for infectionGet medical help if needed
Use tweezers to remove tickWash areaApply antisepticWatch for infectionGet medical help if needed
Snakebites/ spider bitesSnakebites/ spider bites
Wash woundImmobilize area, placing
area below heartMonitor breathing, give
artificial respiration if needed
Get medical help ASAP
Wash woundImmobilize area, placing
area below heartMonitor breathing, give
artificial respiration if needed
Get medical help ASAP
A Florida snakeA Florida snake
Coral snake- recall red on yellow kill a fellow, red on black, friend of Jack’s
Coral snake- recall red on yellow kill a fellow, red on black, friend of Jack’s
BURNSBURNS
Injury caused by fire, heat, chemical agents, radiation, and/or electricity
Classifications of burnsSuperficial - first degreePartial-thickness- secondFull-thickness- third
Injury caused by fire, heat, chemical agents, radiation, and/or electricity
Classifications of burnsSuperficial - first degreePartial-thickness- secondFull-thickness- third
TreatmentTreatment
First degree usually doesn’t require medical treatment
Third degree doesMedical care should be
obtained if more than 15% of body is affected for an adult and 10% for a child
First degree usually doesn’t require medical treatment
Third degree doesMedical care should be
obtained if more than 15% of body is affected for an adult and 10% for a child
MINOR BURNSMINOR BURNS
Cool areaUse sterile gauze to dry
areaUse sterile gauze to dress
areaTry to elevate area
Cool areaUse sterile gauze to dry
areaUse sterile gauze to dress
areaTry to elevate area
SEVERE BURNSSEVERE BURNS
Seek medical helpCover areas with sterile
gauze If legs affected, don’t allow
victim to walkWatch for shock, respiratory
distress
Seek medical helpCover areas with sterile
gauze If legs affected, don’t allow
victim to walkWatch for shock, respiratory
distress
CHEMICAL BURNSCHEMICAL BURNS
Wash area for 15-30 minutes with water
Gently remove clothing that contains chemical
If one eye affected, wash affected eye for 15-30 minutes with water.Do not get chemical into uninjured eye
Wash area for 15-30 minutes with water
Gently remove clothing that contains chemical
If one eye affected, wash affected eye for 15-30 minutes with water.Do not get chemical into uninjured eye
HEAT EXPOSUREHEAT EXPOSURE
Heat cramps- cause muscle pains and spasms that result from water loss and salt thru perspiration
Apply pressure to area, drink small amounts of water or electrolytes
Heat cramps- cause muscle pains and spasms that result from water loss and salt thru perspiration
Apply pressure to area, drink small amounts of water or electrolytes
HEAT EXHAUSTIONHEAT EXHAUSTION
Due to loss of fluids thru sweating
Pale & clammy skin, fatigue, headache, muscle cramps, vomiting, dizziness, fainting
Move to cooler area, apply cool cloths, elevate legs, sips of water
Due to loss of fluids thru sweating
Pale & clammy skin, fatigue, headache, muscle cramps, vomiting, dizziness, fainting
Move to cooler area, apply cool cloths, elevate legs, sips of water
HEAT STROKEHEAT STROKE
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Medical emergencyBody temp risesRed, hot, dry skin. Rapid pulseApply ice/cold packs @ wrists,
ankles, armpit, groin areas
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Medical emergencyBody temp risesRed, hot, dry skin. Rapid pulseApply ice/cold packs @ wrists,
ankles, armpit, groin areas
COLD EXPOSURECOLD EXPOSURE
Cause body tissues to freeze and body processes to slow
Degree of injury affected by wind velocity, amount of humidity, and length of exposure to cold
Cause body tissues to freeze and body processes to slow
Degree of injury affected by wind velocity, amount of humidity, and length of exposure to cold
HypothermiaHypothermia
Body temp < 95o FOlder people more susceptible Shivering, numbness, weakness,
poor coordination, fatigue,loss of consciousness
Body processes can slow resulting in death
Body temp < 95o FOlder people more susceptible Shivering, numbness, weakness,
poor coordination, fatigue,loss of consciousness
Body processes can slow resulting in death
FROSTBITEFROSTBITEFreezing of tissue fluids with
damage to skin and tissuesEarly signs: redness, tinglingPale glossy skin, white/gray
in color, blisters, numbnessConfusion, lethargic,
incoherent, unconsciousness
Warm area slowly
Freezing of tissue fluids with damage to skin and tissues
Early signs: redness, tinglingPale glossy skin, white/gray
in color, blisters, numbnessConfusion, lethargic,
incoherent, unconsciousness
Warm area slowly
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BONE INJURIESBONE INJURIES
Fractures- break in boneDislocations- moved out
of positionSprains- tissue injury
around boneStrains- overstretching
muscle
Fractures- break in boneDislocations- moved out
of positionSprains- tissue injury
around boneStrains- overstretching
muscle
FIRST AIDFIRST AID
Fractures/dislocation- immobilize bone
Seek medical helpUse sling/ splints
Fractures/dislocation- immobilize bone
Seek medical helpUse sling/ splints
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SprainsElevate partSupply support to area
Strains Apply cold/ warm applications Rest If severe, seek medical help
SprainsElevate partSupply support to area
Strains Apply cold/ warm applications Rest If severe, seek medical help
splintssplints
Devices to immobilize injured parts
Types of splintsPneumatic or air splintsPadded boardsTraction splints
Splints can also be made from cardboard, newspapers, pillows, boards
Should be padded
Devices to immobilize injured parts
Types of splintsPneumatic or air splintsPadded boardsTraction splints
Splints can also be made from cardboard, newspapers, pillows, boards
Should be padded
NECK/SPINAL INJURIESNECK/SPINAL INJURIES
Very dangerous, can result in paralysis
Avoid movementWait for help
Very dangerous, can result in paralysis
Avoid movementWait for help
OTHER INJURIESOTHER INJURIESEYEEARBRAINNOSECHESTABDOMINALHEART ATTACKSTROKEFAINTINGSEIZURESDIABETES
EYEEARBRAINNOSECHESTABDOMINALHEART ATTACKSTROKEFAINTINGSEIZURESDIABETES
Applying Dressings and Bandages
Applying Dressings and Bandages
Used as a sterile covering and to control bleeding
Tape, pins, tying to hold in place along with splints and body parts
Used as a sterile covering and to control bleeding
Tape, pins, tying to hold in place along with splints and body parts
Types of bandagesTypes of bandages
GauzeTriangularElastic
WrappingFigure 8SpiralRecurrent
GauzeTriangularElastic
WrappingFigure 8SpiralRecurrent
Post wrappingPost wrapping
Check for circulationSwelling/edemaPale colorColdnessNumbness/tinglingSlow capillary refill
Loosen bandage if these signs appear
Check for circulationSwelling/edemaPale colorColdnessNumbness/tinglingSlow capillary refill
Loosen bandage if these signs appear