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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
BASIC FIRST AIDInitial Management of Skeletal and Soft
Tissue InjuriesPrepared by Marilyn RauschIndiana FCRV DAT ProgramBased on American Red Cross Participant’s Manual, 3rd edition
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Emphasis today is on a Conscious injured
person
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
IF •the person is not conscious
First •Activate the EMS system (call 911)
Then •Perform basic CPR
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Check Temperature
Check Neck
Check shoulders
Check Chest and Abdomen
Check arms
Check legs
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Approach to a Conscious
injured person
Check skin with the back of your
hand
Ask person to move head from side to
side
Ask person to shrug shouldersAsk person
to breathe deeply
Ask person to
move fingers, hands
and arms
Ask person to bend legs
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If there are no obvious injuries
Help the person into a
comfortable position
Help the person to slowly stand
when ready
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If there are obvious injuries
Take action CALL 9-1-1
Stop bleeding
Minimize shockSplint possible fractures
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Controlling external bleeding
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CHECK AREA (for safety)
CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)
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Controlling external bleeding
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Use disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment whenever possible.
Always wash hands well with soap and water after treating a cut.
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Controlling external bleeding
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Cover wound with a sterile dressing Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops
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Controlling external bleeding
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Cover Dressing with bandage
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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Controlling external bleeding
If bleeding does not stop, apply more pressure
Take steps to minimize shock*
Call 9-1-1 if not already done
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Help victim lie down
Elevate legs about 12”
Keep person from getting chilled or
overheated
Do NOT give food or drink
Offer reassurance
Monitor the person’s airway, breathing and
circulation
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Prevent or minimize
shock
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PRACTICE TIME
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Applying a soft splint
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
CHECK AREA (for safety)
CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)
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Applying a soft splint
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•Folded Blanket•Towel•pillow
Use soft materials
•Use folded to tie the splint•Make a sling
Triangular
bandage
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Support the injured body part above and below the site of the injury.
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
Applying a Soft Splint
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Applying a Soft Splint
Check for feeling, warmth and color.(If unable to check for warmth and color, just check for feeling)
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition
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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
Applying a Soft Splint
• Place several folded triangular bandages above and below the injured body part
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Applying a Soft Splint
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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
• Gently wrap a soft object (a folded blanket or towel) around the injured body part.
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Applying a Soft Splint
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• Tie triangular bandages securely with knots.
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Applying a Soft Splint
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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
• Check again for feeling, warmth and color.• (If unable to check for warmth and color, just check for feeling)
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PRACTICE TIME
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Applying a rigid splint
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
CHECK AREA (for safety)
CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)
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Applying a rigid splint
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•Boards•Folded magazines or newspapers•Metal strips (no sharp edges!)
Material
s
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Applying a
RIGID Splint
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
• Support the injured body part above and below the area of the injury.
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
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Applying a RIGID Splint
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
• Check for feeling, warmth and color.
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
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Applying a RIGID Splint
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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition
• Place the rigid splint (board) under the injured body part and the joints that are above and below the injured body part.
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Applying a
RIGID Splint
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition
• Tie several folded Triangular bandages above and below the injured body part.
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Applying a RIGID Splint
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
• Recheck for feeling, warmth and color
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Applying a RIGID Splint
If a rigid splint is used on an injured forearm, immobilize the wrist and
the elbow. Bind the arm to the chest, using folded triangular
bandages, or apply a sling.
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PRACTICE TIME
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Applying an anatomic splint
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CHECK AREA (for safety)
CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)
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Applying an anatomic splint
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•Arm braced to chest•Injured leg braced to uninjured leg•“Buddy taping” fingers or toes to adjacent digit.
The person’s body is the splint
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Applying an
AnatomicSplint
Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
• Support the injured body part above and below the site of the injury.
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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Applying an Anatomic
Splint
• Check for feeling, warmth and color
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Applying an
AnatomicSplint
• Place several folded triangular bandages above and below the injured body part.
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
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Applying an
AnatomicSplint
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
• Place the uninjured body part next to the injured body part.
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Applying an
AnatomicSplint
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
• Tie triangular bandages securely.
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Applying an
AnatomicSplint
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
• Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.
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PRACTICE TIME
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Applying a sling and binder
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CHECK AREA (for safety)
CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)
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Applying a sling and binder
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•Injuries to shoulder•Injuries to upper arm•Injuries to elbow•Supporting splints placed on forearm or wrist.
Uses
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Applying a sling and
binder
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
Support the injured body part above and below the site of the injury.
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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Applying a sling and
binder
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
Check for feeling, warmth and color.
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Applying a sling and
binder
Photos and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition
Place a triangular bandage under the injured arm and over the uninjured shoulder to form a sling.
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Applying a sling
and binder
Tie the ends of the sling at the side of the neck.
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
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Applying a sling
and binder
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition
Bind the injured body part to the chest with a folded triangular bandage
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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008
Applying a sling
and binder
Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition
Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.
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PRACTICE TIME
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