Bleeding Emergencies
A child with a bloody nose might need these three things for care...
1. Gauze/tissues
2. Ice pack
3. Medical attention if it lasts longer than 10 minutes.
What care do we give to a guest having a mild skin reaction?
Hydrocortisone cream to reduce swelling and itchiness.
A guest is bitten by a black widow spider whilst on deck. The proper care for this guest is...
1. Apply ice for to control the swelling and pain relief.
2. Call 911!
What is the Ellis and Associates common mission?
"Zero drownings"
Which manager used to work at Waterworld?
Amanda Kelly
Who is allowed to use apply a tourniquet at HRCA?
Management
What are some signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
1. Gray or bluish skin
2. Difficulty breathing due to swelling in the throat
3. Rapid heart rate
A child bites their parent on the hand with severe force, causing bleeding at the site. The proper care for this situation is...
1. Clean the wound, apply antibiotic ointment, and cover the wound with a clean bandage.
2. Recommend the guest seeks medical attention for the bite if it's deep.
What is the cause of secondary drowning?
Following a submersion incident, the guest will appear fine at first, but within 24 hours shows signs of drowning (difficulty breathing, persistent coughing, froth or foam from the mouth) due to water in the lungs.
Which manager is a classically trained opera singer?
Megan
What is the proper procedure for cleaning up blood?
1. Pour bleach/virex on the site to disinfect the area.
2. Wipe the area clean with either rags or paper towels.
3. Dispose of the rags/towels in a biohazard bag and throw it away.
How long do we hold an epinephrin pen to the site before removing it?
3-5 seconds.
While walking around the outdoor pool deck, a child is stung by a scorpion. The proper care for this situation...
1. Apply an ice pack to the scene to reduce swelling and slow poison distribution.
2. CALL 911!
It takes this many minutes on average for EMS to arrive on scene and take over care.
8 minutes (Ellis average)
Which manager has been on Oprah?
Greg Erickson
What are three main types of bleeding?
1. Capillary - minor bleeding (top layer of skin)
2. Venous - steady blood flow
3. Arterial - blood spurting from the artery with every heartbeat (most deadly)
How long does epinephrin stay effective in the human body?
About 20 minutes
A guest comes up to you with several ticks attached to their arm. The proper care for this situation is...
1. Remove the tick as close to the skin as possible with tweezers.
2. Clean the wound area.
3. Apply hyrdo-cortisone cream and an ice pack for itching and swelling.
How would we give a guest who has a tracheotomy ventilations?
Place the BVM directly over the tracheotomy and make a complete seal. No "head tilt-jaw thrust" required.
How many combined years of lifeguarding does the aquatic management team have?
41 years.
What are some signs and symptoms for internal bleeding?
1. Bruising
2. Swelling
3. Tenderness
4. Coughing or throwing up blood
What are some common side affects of epinephrin?
1. Rapid heart rate
2. Anxiety
3. Nausea/Vomiting
A jellyfish appears in the outdoor pool and stings a guest!! The proper care for this situation is...
1. Remove any debris remaining
2. Immerse the injured part in hot water (neutralizes the venom and reduces pain)
3. Call 911. These injuries can often become infected if left untreated.
This is the one additional protocol required when doing CPR on a pregnant person.
Lateral Uterine Displacement (moving the fetus toward the left side of the abdomen)
Which manager used to stare at concrete for a living?
Joe Stoltenow