What's the # for 9-1-1
unconscious, non-responsive person
call 9-1-1
Allergic reaction: After confirmation that they are having an allergic reaction and you can help them:
1. Ask, "Do you have an epi-pen?"
Remove blue cap from end of epi-pen
If generic epi-pen, remove back end and then top
protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
redden skin with pain and blisters
2nd degree
break in bone that occurs under the skin
closed fracture
minor cut or scrape
not necessary
1st degree burn: After confirmation that they do have a burn and you can help them:
1.Strip jewelry or tight clothing off of the burn area
2. Run under water for 10 minutes
a strip of material used to bind a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.
bandage
least serious with some reddening and low levels of pain
1st degree
The most common type of sprain is
ankle sprain
heat stroke
9-1-1
Heat Exhaustion: After confirmation that you can help them, placing them in a cool and/or shady area, and giving them a sports drink:
3. If you’re wearing tight, confining clothing, loosen or remove it.
4. Apply ice packs or cold cloth to the body
A drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies, such as Benadryl
antihistamine
sunburn
1st degree
a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the tissue connecting 2 bones
sprain
3rd degree burn
9-1-1
Minor bleeding (nosebleed):
Put on PPE
Tell peer/patient “It looks like you are hurt” OR ask, “Are you okay?”
Ask, “Can I help you?”
Tell peer/patient to sit down and bend with their head slightly forward.
Tell peer/patient to pinch the soft part of their nose and hold for 10 minutes.
6. Check nose to determine if bleeding has stopped after 10 mins.
If stopped, clean area with antiseptic/sterile wipe. If not, repeat step 5
items that are free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; totally clean
sterile
scalding
2nd degree
a break in bone near or at the site of an open wound
compound fracture
2nd degree burn
not necessary...only if affecting the face, hands, or genitals
Minor Bleeding:(2 steps)
Put on PPE
Tell peer/patient “It looks like you are hurt” OR ask, “Are you okay?”
Ask, “Can I help you?”
Walk peer/patient to sink and wash cut.
Dry cut.
Ask peer/patient to apply pressure with gauze provided
Ask peer/patient to elevate injured limb.
a piece of material placed on a wound to protect it
dressing
destroy the skin and damage or destroy underlying nerves and tissues, and sometimes even muscle or bone. Skin appears white or charred.
3rd degree
a twist, pull and/or tear of a muscle and/or tendon
strain