Symptoms
drooling or difficulty swallowing, drooping of the features on one side of the face, confusion, dizziness or loss of balance
Stroke
Anaphylaxis
call 911, if the person carries medication Eg. epinephrine, assist person to use medication
A cut commonly caused by a sharp object such as broken glass or a knife
Laceration
Information you should try and find out if you believe someone has been poisoned
what type of poison, quantity taken, time taken, how much the person weighs
What is a burn
a traumatic injury to the skin (and sometimes the underlying tissues) that can be caused by contact to heat, chemicals, radiation or electricity
decreased breathing effort, gasping or gurgling, unresponsiveness, bluish or grayish colored skin, cardiac arrest
opioid overdose
call 911, check for responsiveness, move object that could cause injury out of the way, monitor patient until seizure has stopped, move into recovery position
an object such as a nail pierces the skin. They may not bleed much unless vessels have been damaged.
puncture wound
a gas that may cause drowsiness, confusion, headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea or vomiting. This gas is often known as the "silent killer."
carbon monoxide
Hypothermia
feeling or anxiety or impending doom, pale ashen or slightly blueish skin, extreme tiredness, unresponsiveness, chest pain that can range from mild to unbearable
heart attack
Stroke
call 911 IMMEDIATELY, note when signs and symptoms began, offer reassurance until help arrives, continue to check responsiveness and breathing, put individual in recovery position as needed
portion of the skin and sometimes the underlying tissue is partially or completely torn away
avulsion
List 5 types of poisons you could come in contact with
Alcohol, medications, cleaning products, glues, paints, insect and weed killers, car maintenance products, plants, oils, lubricants, polishes, personal care products, tobacco, heavy metals such as lead
What 3 steps should be completed prior to providing first aid to someone who has electrical burns
ensure the safety of the scene, ensure 911 has been called, determine the person needing assistance is no longer in contact with any electrical current
trouble breathing, fast or deep breathing, feel weak, experience sweating, may feel dizzy or shaky, have a headache, cool clammy skin
Diabetic emergency
Heat exhaustion
move person to cooler environment, remove as much clothing as possible and apply cool wet clothing or spray them down with cool water, if the person can breath and swallow give electrolyte drink or water, monitor individual and call 911 if condition does not improve
dressings that contain a substance that promotes clotting and can help stop bleeding faster
hemostatic dressings
How can poisons enter the body
ingested, inhaled, absorbed through the skin or eyes, injected
how do you treat liquid chemical burns
flush the affected area with large amounts of cool, clean, running water for at least 15 minutes or until EMS arrives
a rapid weak heartbeat, rapid breathing, pale ashen cool moist skin, nausea or vomiting, excessive thirst, nausea or vomiting, changes in levels of consciousness
shock
Sucking Chest Wound
call 911, if external bleeding is present apply direct pressure changing the dressing as each dressing becomes saturated, if no external bleeding do not cover the wound, monitor patients breathing and treat for shock if necessary
penetrating trauma
what is the poison control phone number
1-800-222-1222
brush off the powder or granules with gloved hands or with a cloth. Flush the area thoroughly with large amounts of cool, clean, running water for at least 15 minutes or until EMS arrives