Before Giving Care
What does ABC stand for, and how do you check each?
Airway: head tilt chin lift
Breathing: listening/watching for 5-10 seconds
Circulation: scan for major bleeds
Name 3 hazards you are looking for when checking the scene.
Fire, animals, people, weapons, smells, electricity, traffic, weather, etc
When a person is conscious, you should do this to find out what happened.
Ask SAMPLE questions: Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to
Ask a conscious person for this before giving care.
Introduce self, state training, and ask for consent
First aiders are protected by the Emergency Medical Act unless...