emergencies
to detect life threats which must be dealt with first
safety of the scene
what is a good samaritan law?
provides legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, in danger, or incapacitated
what should i do if a person is unconsciousness
stay calm
do not restrain the person
do not put anything in the person mouth
clear the area of any objects that could injure them
place something flat and soft under the person
when the seizure ends place the person on their side
call 911 if person has never had a seizure before
what should u do with a minor burns?
cool the burn under cool running water and if the skin is blistered apply loose gauze dressing to protect blisters
what is a 2nd degree burn?
involves lower layers of skin redness with blisters
is the victim alert responsive , responsive o a verbal or painful stimuli or unresponsive
initial assessment
what are some of the recognizing types of emergencies
1. anaphylaxis
2. burns
3.choking
4. drowing
5. fainting
6. hemorrhage
7. poison
8. seizures
what are some reasons to call 911?
the person´s condition seems to be life-threaening
the person condition could worsen and become life-threatening on the way to the hospital
moving the person could cause further harm
the person needs early access to the skills treatment and equipment provided by paramedics
driving would cause a significant delay in getting to the hospital
what should i do not do with a minor burn?
what is a 3rd degree burn?
involves epidermis dermis and subcutaneous layers
if any liquid r debris in airway roll onto side and clear airway use head-tilt chin-lift to keep airway open unless a spinal injury is suspected
airway
what are some of the common causes of anaphylaxis
insect bites or stings medications or foods
what should i do if somebody is having an hemorrhage?
it is important to stop the bleeding
put on gloves and apply firm direct pressure with both hands
if blood soaks through apply more on top do not remove the dressing
what i can do with a major burn?
call 911
protect from further injury
make sure the person is breathing
how can a burn be caused?
can be caused by radiation sun boiling water chemicals fire or electricity
place ear next to a victim´s nose and mouth look for chest rise listen for breaths feel for breaths on your cheek
breathing
when your should call 911?
person is drowsy or unconscious heaving trouble breathing having seizures or has taken medications or other substances intentionally or accidentally overdosed
is an emergency if somebody is fainting?
should be an emergency until symptoms are relieved and the cause is determined ( fainting often occurs with heart problems)
what i do not have to do with a major burns?
do not place large burns in water as may cause hypothermia
mesures percent of body burned. body divided into 11 area each is 9% of body surface
rule of nines
check pulse carotid if not breathing radial if breathing look for uncontrolled bleeding
circulation
when i should call poison control?
if the person is stable and not having symptoms
what u need to do when someone is choking?
assist that person with the heimlich maneuver aka abdominal thrust
what is a 1st degree burn?
skin is pink to red no blisters and moderately painful
what an universal sign for choking?
is hands grasping throat but not all people will do this