CS255

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• CS255
• Heather Asunto

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Burns

• 1st Degree Burns
• Red Skin

• Treatment
• Ointment
• Cold pack or Cold water
• Cover with sterile dressing to prevent it from
  air.
  
• Do not need care of a physician

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• Treatment
• Put in cold water for about 10 minutes
• Cover with sterile dressing to keep from exposure
  to air
  
• Cleanse burned area with lots of water and soap
• Keep patient well hydrated
• Should be treated by a physician

• 2nd Degree Burns
• Blistering occurs
• DO NOT OPEN BLISTERS!!!!!!

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• Treatment
• Do NOT apply ointment
• Wash area with water and apply clean bandages
• Wrap large area with clean sheet or towel
• Keep burned hands and feet elevated
• Keep patient well hydrated
• Get medical help immediately

• 3rd Degree Burns
• Deep tissue burns

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Artificial Respiration

• Clean airway, tilt head back
• Pinch nostrils closed
• Cover patients mouth with yours and blow
• Watch for chest to rise
• Allow air to escape from patients mouth
• Watch for chest to fall
• Repeat 5-6 seconds until a pulse is found.

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CPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

• Start IMMEDIATELY
• Kneel along side the victim
• Start artificial respiration
• Blow into mouth twice
• Locate the spot that is about 1 ½ inches above
  the lower end of the sternum
  
• Place the heel of one hand on the breastbone and
  place the other hand over it
  
• Thrust 15 times in a downward direction
• Blow into victims mouth again
• Continue cardiac thrusts and artificial
  respiration until a heartbeat is found

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Heimlich Maneuver(use with a choking victim)

• If object cannot be removed from the mouth start
  the Heimlich Maneuver
  
• Victim should be raised to feet
• Stand behind victim and place arms around waist
  around the rib cage
  
• Place right fist, with the left hand over it, up
  in the abdomen just below the breast bone. Get a
  firm grip
  
• Use a sudden inward and upward thrust to force
  air through the victims chest and windpipe
  
• Repeat several times if necessary

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Heimlich Maneuver (victim laying on back)

• Kneel and face the victim
• Astride the hips of victim
• Place one hand on top of the other and place heel
  of the bottom hand just below the rib cage
  
• Press the heel of the hand forcefully with a
  quick upward thrust
  
• Repeat several times if needed

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Credits

• The Wellness Site
• First Aid for Kids