First Aid

Splinter

________: remove with tweezers or clipper if possible.

Good Samaritan Law

________: protects a First Aid Provider /person from liability as long as they are providing care within the scope of their training.

Monitor breathing

________ because theres a higher risk of cardiac arrest.

Bruises

________: caused by broken vessels leaking blood under skin.

Stroke

________: caused by a blood clot stuck in a vessel or an aneurysm.

Asthma

________: During an attack, bronchi can fill and become swollen with mucus and constrict air flow out.

Aneurysm

________: weak spot in a blood vessel, bursts and bleeds out into surrounding brain tissue.

Abrasion

________: bare skin scraped across a rough surface and the outer layers of the skin are damaged.

friction

Blistering: occurs from ________, fluid sac appear, never pop.

Laceration

________: a cut (long narrow wound)

Chemical

________ burns: flood area with water UNLESS water reacts with the ________.

Universal Precaution

________: something that can be used by anyone, in any situation, to protect themselves.

Shock

________: caused from poor blood flow creating a shortage of oxygen to the tissues.

Seizure

________: caused by excessive electrical activity in the brain.

Protective barrier

________: an example of universal precaution, such as gloves.

Diabetic Emergency

________: when blood sugar is very high /low.

First Aid Provider

trained in basic emergency procedures to provide help until EMS arrives

Good Samaritan Law

protects a First Aid Provider/person from liability as long as they are providing care within the scope of their training

Grossly negligent

the care provided causes further damage

Infant

someone younger than 1

Child

someone between 1 and onset of puberty

Adult

anyone at or beyond puberty

Universal Precaution

something that can be used by anyone, in any situation, to protect themselves

Protective barrier

an example of universal precaution, such as gloves

Bleeding Care

Apply pressure to wound to start the clotting process, no peeking

Tetanus shot

needed every 10 years

Shock

caused from poor blood flow creating a shortage of oxygen to the tissues

Early signs of shock

uneasy, restless, worried

Serious signs of shock

less responsive, skin becomes pale, cool, sweaty

Splinter

remove with tweezers or clipper if possible

Abrasion

bare skin scraped across a rough surface and the outer layers of the skin are damaged

Laceration

a cut (long narrow wound)

Blistering

occurs from friction, fluid sac appear, never pop

Bruises

caused by broken vessels leaking blood under skin

Critical burns

severe burns, destruction of skin tissue

Chemical burns

flood area with water UNLESS water reacts with the chemical

Diabetic Emergency

when blood sugar is very high/low

Seizure

caused by excessive electrical activity in the brain

Asthma

During an attack, bronchi can fill and become swollen with mucus and constrict air flow out

Aneurysm

weak spot in a blood vessel, bursts and bleeds out into surrounding brain tissue

Stroke

caused by a blood clot stuck in a vessel or an aneurysm

5 First Aid Provider Responsibilities

1. Recognize a medical emergency.

2. Make the decision to help.

3. Identify hazards and ensure personal safety.

4. Activate EMS (911).

5. Provide supportive, basic first aid care.

Bloody nose Care

1. Do NOT lean back

2. Lean forward and pinch the bridge of the nose

3. Apply ice if available, this will help constrict blood vessels to stop the bleeding.

Injury from/by an object (impalement; broken limb) Steps

1. Call 911

2. Don’t take impalements out

3. Don’t move

4. Cover it

5. Keep calm

6. Monitor breathing

7. Monitor for shock

7 Ways to Limit Effects of Shock

1. Ensure an open airway

2. Ensure normal breathing

3. Control any external bleeding

4. If there’s no difficulty breathing, lay the person on the ground, raise legs

5. Maintain normal body temperature

6. NO food or drink

7. Keep calm and comfortable

Burn Care

1. Expose the affected area by cutting or tearing away clothing, but if its stuck, don’t remove it

2. Remove nearby jewelry

3. NO butter, lotion, ointment

4. Loosely cover the burn area with a dry, clean pad

5. NO food or drink

6. Monitor breathing

Injured tooth Care

1. Control bleeding

2. NO touching the root of the tooth

3. Gently rinse with water if dirty

4. Place tooth in the person’s saliva or in milk

5. Get person to dentist within 30 minutes

4 warning signs of sudden illness

1. Altered mental status

2. Breathing difficulties

3. Pain/severe pressure in the chest

4. Severe abdominal pain

Diabetic Emergency Care

1. Ask person if they’re a diabetic (if not, call 911)

2. Give them something with natural sugar

3. Call 911 unless symptoms cease

4. Calm and comfort the person, provide protein after sugar

Seizure Care

1. Call 911

2. Move objects away, clear the area as well

3. Let the seizure run its course

4. Don’t put anything in the person’s mouth

5. Turn them on their side if they vomit

6. Monitor breathing

7. When it’s over, do not tell the person what happened and keep them calm

Administering an EPIPen

1. Call 911

2. Pull cap off the end of the pen

3. Ensure the tip is facing the right way

4. Place the pen tip 6 inches away from upper thigh

5. Push firmly into thigh

6. Hold the pen for 10 seconds

7. Remove the pen from the leg and rub the injection site

8. Place pen back in container and give to EMS for disposal

Signs of a stroke

Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially 1 side of the body.

Person may appear confused.

A change in the ability to speak or understand.

Sight and balance affected.

Sudden, severe headache.

Stroke Care

1. Call 911

2. Sit person down

3. Keep calm

4. Monitor breathing because there’s a higher risk of cardiac arrest