Welcome to First Aid /CPR/AED for School and Community
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Explain why it is safe to use training manikins. (pg. viii)
Page viii & ix- Take a few minutes to read the pages explaining
how using manikins in the classroom can be safe. Why are manikins
safe to use when learning First Aid Skills?
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Review Give 2 reasons explaining why manikins are safe to use
when learning First Aid Skills? What do we use in class in place of
cleaning the manikins? What are the guidelines and precautions we
will take to further protect ourselves and each other from
infection?
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Review the leading cause of death for people ages 1-44 and
explain why it is relevant to this course. (pg. 1) 0 Lets
Brainstorm! What do you think are the leading causes of death in
the U.S.? 0 What do you think are the leading causes of death for
your age group? 10 Leading Causes of Death by Age Group Other than
saving a life, explain the need to act quickly in an emergency
situation.
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Explain your role in the EMS system using the four steps. (pg.
2) Step 1. Recognize that an emergency exists. USE YOUR SENSES to
help you recognize an emergency. Explain how our senses help in an
emergency?
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Step 2: Decide to Act (pg. 3) List the most common factors that
keep people from acting in an emergency. 0 Panic or fear of doing
something wrong 0 Being unsure of the persons condition 0 Assuming
someone else will take action 0 The type of injury or illness 0
Fear of getting a disease * 0 Fear of being sued * 0 Not knowing
when to call 911 *
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Can you be sued? The Good Samaritan Law: A citizen responder
cannot be sued if first aid is performed CORRECTLY. What everyone
should know about helping in an emergency.
Slide 9
Be able to explain how Standard Precautions are used to help a
citizen responder reduce disease transmission. (pg. 5-7) What
diseases are of MOST concern when acting as a responder in an
emergency? HIV (pg.8) and Hepatitis MRSA and Staph 0 Lets read How
Disease Spreads. (pg. 5)
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What are some examples of Universal Precautions? Barriers Avoid
direct contact
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Lets look at How to Remove Gloves Properly (Page 24) This is a
way to use Standard Precautions.
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Cleaning Up Blood Spills The best solution to use is liquid
chlorine bleach. Dispose in a Biohazard can, or bag.
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Activity for Universal Precautions 0 Students will be divided
into 3-4 groups. 0 Each group will be given a color coded set of
cards. 0 Each group must determine if the item on the card reduces
the risk, or increases the risk of spreading disease by placing the
cards under their appropriate signs. 0 Each group must be prepared
to discuss. 0 10 minutes will be given for this activity.
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Should I call 9-1-1? 0 Minor bruise 0 Chest pain 0 Cat scratch
on cheek 0 Splinter in finger 0 Pain in the abdomen 0 Injury to the
head 0 Bloody nose
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Step 3: Activating EMS, or calling 911 What is the MOST
important thing to remember when calling 911? Do not hang up until
told by the dispatcher to do so.
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Examples of When to Call 9-1-1
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Step 4: Give Care Until Help Takes Over When would you stop
providing care? 0 Obvious signs of life (breathing) 0 Another
trained responder takes over 0 Too exhausted to continue 0 Scene
becomes unsafe
Slide 18
List and explain the two types of consent needed to treat
victims in an emergency situation. (pg. 5) Expressed consent is:
verbal consent given by an adult or the parents of an ill or
injured child Implied consent is: obtained when an adult victim is
unconscious or the parents of a child are not present.
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Explain the emergency action steps of CCC. (pg. 8-14) The First
Emergency Action Step is CHECK. What does the responder need to
check? The scene and THEN the victim
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Know the factors that are important in checking the scene. (pg.
9) 0 Is it safe? 0 Is there immediate danger? 0 What happened? 0
How many people are involved? 0 Is anyone else available to help? 0
What is wrong with the victim?
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Important Factors When Checking the Victim (pg. 10) Check for
consciousness by tapping and shouting, Are you OK? Check to see
what is wrong with the victim. Look for signals of life-threatening
emergencies, (severe bleeding, choking, etc.) Use you senses of
sight, smell and hearing to help determine what happened and the
severity of the illness or injury.
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Step 2 is CALL 0 What is the most important thing to remember
when calling 9-1-1? 0 What information do you give the EMS (9-1-
1)? 0 What happens when you call 9-1-1?
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If you are alone, do you Call First or Care First? See the next
slide for the rules!
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If you are alone, CALL first if 0 Any adult or child 12 years
or older that is unconscious. 0 A child or infant who you have
witnessed suddenly collapses. 0 An unconscious child or infant
known to have heart problems.
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If youre alone, CARE first for 0 An unconscious child, younger
than 12 who you did not see collapse. 0 Any drowning victims. 0 Any
conscious choking victims. 0 Any severe bleeding victims.
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Care is the Third Step 0 Once you check the scene and the
victim/s and make the decision to call 911, you need to give care
to the victim/s.
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What does Do No Further Harm mean? As a rescuer, you will not
be covered under the Good Samaritan Law if you do something you
shouldnt do to worsen the injury or illness of a victim. An example
may be moving the victim of a head, neck or back injury when you do
not need to move them to give care.
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Transporting a Person Rules to remember when deciding to
transport a victim yourself, dont transfer if: 0 The trip may cause
additional injury. 0 The person has or may develop a life-
threatening condition. 0 If you are unsure of the injury or
illness.
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Explain the rules for moving an ill or injured person. (pg. 11)
Generally, an ill or injured person should not be moved. When might
it be appropriate to move a person? 0 When faced with immediate
danger. 0 When you have to get to another person who may have a
more serious problem. 0 When it is necessary to give proper
care.
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Techniques for moving an Injured Victim 0 Use your legs, not
your back. 0 Bend at the knees and hips to avoid twisting you body.
0 Walk forward when possible; take small steps. 0 Avoid twisting or
bending a victim with suspected, head, neck or spine injury. 0 Do
not move a victim that is too large.
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Explain the ways to move a victim in an emergency situation
(pgs. 23-25) Walking Assist Pack-Strap Carry Two-Person Seat Carry
Clothes Drag Blanket Drag Ankle Drag
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Group Demonstrations 0 Each group will be assigned a carry. 0
Read your specific movement or carry in the book. (pgs. 12-14) 0
Practice your assigned movement. 0 Be prepared to demonstrate and
explain to the class. 0 Dont forget to tell us when this would be
appropriate!
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Moving a victim in the water 0 Do not go into the water for an
active victim unless you have been trained. 0 Use reaching assists
(extend your reach).
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Moving a victim in the water (contd) 0 Use throwing assists 0
Use wading assists in shallow water when no current is
present.
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Checking a Conscious Victim Objectives will appear in green 0
Be able to explain the age perimeters for adult, child and infant
in first aid. 0 EQ. What are the ages for an adult, child and
infant ? 0 An adult is considered 12 and over 0 A child is 1-12 0
An infant is birth to 1
Slide 37
List steps that the citizen responder would take in checking
the conscious person. (pages 14-15) Conduct the interview Ask
questions Rate pain Check for Physical Problems Adults from head to
toe Children toe to head
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What might a rescuer find during a check of a ill or injured
victim? Blood Cuts Pale, Red or Ashen Skin Difficulty breathing
Broken Bones Cold Clammy Skin Clear drainage from the ears Lack of
movement Unexplained Pain Unusual Behavior
Slide 39
Explain what a medical alert tag is and how it helps the
citizen responder (page 15) 0 This will help the rescuer determine
what may be wrong with the victim !
Slide 40
Be able to explain the condition of shock, the signals of shock
and how to care for shock. (Pages 34-35) What is the definition of
shock? Shock is a condition in which the circulatory system fails
to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the bodys vital organs and
tissues.
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What are the symptoms of shock? Restlessness and irritability
Altered state of consciousness Nausea and vomiting Pale, ashen,
cool moist skin Rapid pulse and breathing Excessive thirst
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How do you care for shock as a rescuer? Call 911 Have the
person lie down, elevate the feet Control external bleeding Help
maintain body temperature DO NOT give anything to eat or drink
Reassure the victim Monitor the ABCS
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Explain and demonstrate how to check an unconscious victim.
(pages 32-34) 0 How do you open the airway? 0 How do you check for
signs of breathing? 0 Is there severe bleeding? 0 How do you check
for circulation?
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Be able to demonstrate the log roll and the recovery position 0
This is a safe way to move victims from stomach to back and then
into recovery position (Reposition the victim if they have been in
recovery position for 30 minutes)
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Explain what A,B,C means in First Aid (Pages 17) 0 AirwayOpen
by head tilt/chin lift
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Breathing-- Look, Listen and Feel for Breath If Breathing is
absent, give 2 rescue breaths
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CirculationCheck pulse for no more than 10 seconds 0 Carotid
Brachial
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CPR Barriers 0 Face shields 0 Resuscitation masks
Slide 49
Explain how to do rescue breaths in special situations. (Page
20-21) Air in the stomach Vomiting Mouth-to-Nose Stoma Breathing
Head, Neck and Back Injuries Drowning Victims
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Be able to explain what a rescuer needs in preparation for an
emergency (page 10) Turn to someone around you and discuss what a
citizen responder might have in preparation for an
emergency.(Think/pair/share ) Be prepared to share in class (New Pg
6)
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Incident stress 0 Signals 0 Anxiousness and inability to sleep
0 Nightmares 0 Restlessness and other problems 0 Confusion 0 Denial
0 Guilt 0 Depression 0 ETC.
Slide 52
Objectives for Section 1 Explain why it is safe to use training
manikins 0 Review the leading cause of death for people 1- 49 and
explain why it is relevant to this course. 0 Explain the four steps
in the EMS 0 Explain Universal Precautions and ways to use them in
an emergency. 0 List an explain the two types of consent a rescuer
needs to treat an ill or injured victim 0 List items a rescuer
needs in preparation for an emergency.
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Objectives Continued Explain the law that protects citizen
responders. Explain Call First/Care First What is the most
important thing to remember when calling 911.
Slide 54
Complete the word worksheet for Lesson 1 and hand in for a
homework grade. Review the objectives for the lesson
Slide 55
The End! Lets go back and review the objectives from this
lesson!
