Emergency First Aid

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Emergency First Aid
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EMERGENCY FIRST AID

• Have you ever been the first on scene of an
  accident that resulted in an injury or serious
  illness?
  
• If you have then you know what its like to be the
  only link between a victim and emergency medical
  care.
  
• Your role is to take action, whether by providing
  first aid, seeking medical help or calling 911.
  
  
• Your actions may improve the victims
• chance of recovery.

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BLEEDING

• Apply direct pressure to the wound with a direct
  pressure bandage.
  
• Elevate the wound to slow the bleeding
• Pressure Point when necessary apply additional
  pressure to help reduce bleeding.

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CARE FOR SHOCK

• Keep the victim lying down (if possible).
• Elevate legs 10-12 inches unless you suspect a
  back injury or broken bones.
  
• Cover the victim to maintain body temperature.
• Provide the victim with plenty of fresh air and
  space.
  
• If victim begins to vomit - place him/her on
  his/her left side.

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SPRAINS AND STRAINS

• I - Ice, apply a cold pack. Do not apply ice
  directly to skin.
  
• C - Compress, use an elastic or conforming wrap
• E - Elevate, above heart level to control
  internal bleeding.

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DISLOCATIONS FRACTURES
I A C T

• I - Immobilize area Stop any movement by
  supporting injured area. Use pillows, jackets,
  blankets, etc.
  
• A - Activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS),
  call 911.
  
• C - Care for shock
• T - Treat any additional secondary injuries.

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BITES AND STINGS

• For Mild bites and stings
• Move to a safe area to avoid more bites and
  stings
  
• Scrape or brush off the stinger and wash the
  effected area with soap
  
• Apply a cold pack to avoid swelling
• Apply baking soda mix 3 tsp of baking soda to 1
  tsp of water

Severe reaction is not common, however it will
happen quickly. Watch for signs such as inability
to breath, swelling of face and throat, hives
etc. CALL 911 Check if victim has special medi
cations for reaction and administer.
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FAINTS/PASSING OUT

• Position the victim lying on his/her back and
  elevate his/her legs above heart level
  
• Check the victims airway to ensure it is clear.
• Check for signs of breathing, coughing, or
  movement
  
• Loosen clothing (neck ties, collars, belts etc.)
• If consciousness is not regained within one
  minute Call 911
  

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REMEMBER!!!UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

• The routine use of appropriate barrier
  precautions to prevent skin and mucous membrane
  exposure when contact with blood or other body
  fluids of any individual may occur or is
  anticipated.
• Universal Precautions apply to blood and to all
  other body fluids with potential for spreading
  any infections.

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Other Information

• AdvanceMed Hanford, www.hanford.gov/amh or
  contact our Health Education Department at
  376-3267
  
• American Red Cross, http//www.redcross.org/servic
  es/hss/courses/
  
• MayoClinic First Aid Guide, http//www.mayoclinic.
  com/health/FirstAidIndex/FirstAidIndex

NOTICE This presentation is not intended as a
substitute for professional medical care. Nor is
it intended to replace First Aid Certification
Training. Contact our Health Education Department
at [phone] for more information.