First Aid

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Define The Following Termspp. 576-596

*”A.B.C’s of First Aid*Shock*CPR

*Heatstroke

First Aid Basics(TAKE NOTES)

How To Respond To Emergencies*Look For Hazards *Look For Hazards

*Check ABCs*Check ABCs

*Call 911(Stay on phone /Give Info)*Call 911(Stay on phone /Give Info)

*Provide Care *Provide Care

Check/ Open AIRWAYCheck/ Open AIRWAY

Check For BreathingCheck For Breathing

Check For Circulation ( pulse)Check For Circulation ( pulse)

Symptoms Of ShockSymptoms Of Shock Pale / cool skin Pale / cool skin Bluish tend to skinBluish tend to skin Lethargic (sleepy)Lethargic (sleepy) Nauseated / VomitingNauseated / Vomiting Rapid PulseRapid Pulse

**Shock- caused often by other trauma. **Shock- caused often by other trauma. Heart is not pumping enough blood to vital Heart is not pumping enough blood to vital organs of the body. Can be FATAL**organs of the body. Can be FATAL**

Treatment For Shock

Check ABC’s / Treat Other InjuryCheck ABC’s / Treat Other Injury Call 911Call 911 Lay victim down on their back with their face to Lay victim down on their back with their face to

the sidethe side Cover victim to keep them warmCover victim to keep them warm Raise legs 8-12 in. Raise legs 8-12 in. DO NOT give victim anything to drink/eatDO NOT give victim anything to drink/eat

Wounds And Bleeding

Check ABC’s/ Call 911 If NeededCheck ABC’s/ Call 911 If Needed Cover wound with clean/ dry clothCover wound with clean/ dry cloth Apply direct pressureApply direct pressure Elevate wound above heart Elevate wound above heart Do NOT remove Do NOT remove

cloth/bandagecloth/bandage If needed apply pressureIf needed apply pressure

to pressure pointsto pressure points

Heatstroke

Symptoms- hot/ dry skin, high body temp., Symptoms- hot/ dry skin, high body temp., shallow rapid breathing and pulse, shallow rapid breathing and pulse, disorienteddisoriented

Treatment- cool body gradually, removed Treatment- cool body gradually, removed from heat if possible,from heat if possible,

CALL 911- This is a FATAL Condition!!CALL 911- This is a FATAL Condition!!

Poisons

Symptoms- vomiting, nausea, headache, Symptoms- vomiting, nausea, headache, disorienteddisoriented

Treatment- CALL 911/ Poison ControlTreatment- CALL 911/ Poison Control

Continue to Check ABC/ Do CPR if neededContinue to Check ABC/ Do CPR if needed

Burns

11stst Degree- Treatment at home Degree- Treatment at home Cool rag, Aloe Vera, cool shower…Cool rag, Aloe Vera, cool shower…

22ndnd Degree- Often Require Medical Degree- Often Require Medical Attentention.Attentention. Follow doctors Follow doctors

orders.orders.

33rdrd Degree- Medical Attention/ May need to Degree- Medical Attention/ May need to treat for SHOCKtreat for SHOCK Will need extensive Will need extensive

Medical treatment. Medical treatment.