First Aid
What is First Aid?
First aid is the prompt , temporary care of an individual who is injured or ill, until medical assistance becomes available.
Name 4 symptoms of a heart attack:Men
1.Chest discomfort 2. Jaw pain
3. Feels like indigestion, pressure, squeezing 4. Cold sweat, nausea
What are the 4 causes of burns?
1. Heat
2. Electricity
3. Chemicals
4. Radiation
Name 4 ways poisons can get into your system.
1. Ingested
2. Inhaled
3. Absorbed
4. Injected
Name 4 heat related emergencies.
1. Dehydration
2. Heat cramps
3. Heat exhaustion
4. Heat stroke
Why is First Aid important?
Helps reduce serious injury. Comforts victims while waiting for help. Could save a life!
Name 4 symptoms of a heart attack: women
1. Unusual fatigue
2. Shortness of breath during usual activity
3. Nausea
List the 3 (most common) types of burns and what they might look like.
1st-red skin- also called- superficial burns
2nd- Blisters also called- partial thickness burn
3rd- also called-full thickness burn
Where are poisons found?
Pretty much everywhere
What do the following heat emergencies look like?
What do the following heat emergencies look like?
Care
Dehydration
Weakness, thirst or dry mouth, confusion, dizziness
Stay hydrated, call 911
Heat Cramps
Muscle cramps, sweating, headache
Rest, cool off, drink electrolytes or water
Heat Exhaustion
Red, sweaty skin, dizziness, nausea, clammy skin
Sip cool water, Get out of the heat, loosen clothing, Apply ice/wet cloths to the neck, armpits, and groin
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
Helping someone who is ill or injured without the fear of being sued.
What should you do if someone has a heart attack?
Call 911, Reassure person, Loosen tight clothing, make them feel comfortable, Have them chew an aspirin if they are not allergic.
How would you care for each type of burn and why?
1st Ice and cool water
Loosely wrap
Helps with swelling and pain
Lowers temperature of skin
2nd Cool water
Cover with sterile dressing
Do not pop blister
Cool the burn
Protect from infection
3rd Call 911, get to the hospital
Cover with clean, cool moist cloth. Cover person.
Pull out fire, remove clothing not stuck to skin.
Life threatening
Effects of poisons on the body
1. Depressant- slows down body function
2. Replaces Oxygen- chemical pneumonia
3. Stimulant- speeds up body function
4.Corrosive- destroys tissue on compact
Name 2 cold related emergencies.
1. Hypothermia
2. Frostbite
What are the 4 responsibilities of the first aider?
Protect the victim from other harm. Maintain life. Talk to the victim (comfort). Ask the victim’s permission to help.
What should you NEVER do for someone having a heart attack?
Give them something to eat or drink.
Burns can also damage the …..
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What is the Poison Control Center phone number?
800- 222-1222
What are some of the Warnings that are given by the weather reports that indicate more dangerous weather for heat emergencies?
Temperature, humidity
What are the three emergency action steps?
Check Call Care
How do you know when someone is having a heart attack?
Uncomfortable pressure, fullness or squeezing pain in the center of the chest. Discomfort or pain spreading beyond the chest to the shoulders, back, neck, jaw, teeth, or one or both arms, or occasionally upper abdomen. Shortness of breath.
What is the largest organ in the body
The femur
What to find out if a person has taken a poison:
1. What type of poison was it?
2. How much was taken?
3. When was it taken?
4. Is the container available? If so, take it to the phone
5. Are there any burns on the patients lips/mouth
6. Is there a breath odor
7. If they vomit… save some
How do you treat it?
Call 911, lie down raise feet, keep warm and comfortable- cover with blanket, monitor vitals, person on side if nauseas