Basic First Aid 1
What are the four C's of first aid
Check, Call, Calm, Care
What does "Care" mean
Explain that you know first aid and ask for permission to treat them, then treat them
What is shock? Reminder that we're not talking about electricity here.
When the body cannot get enough blood to where it needs to go
How do you treat most bug bites
Remove the item: tick, stinger, etc..
Soap
Water
Ointment
When is hitting OK
Never!
What does "Call" mean
Send someone specific to call. Call yourself if nobody else
Can you treat an unconscious person who cannot give permission?
YES - Consent is implied because it is what a reasonable person would do
Do you give a person in shock anything to eat or drink
Nope - their body cannot process it
How do you treat a 2nd degree burn
Cool it down (also applies to 1st degree)
Cover with a gauze pad
Secure the pad in place
What do you do if you feel unsafe in a situation
Tell an adult
What do "Check" and "Calm" mean
Check if the scene is safe for you
Send someone specific to call. Call yourself if nobody else
What are protective equipment (PPE) for first aid
Gloves
Eye Protection
CPR mask/breathing barrier
Antiseptic
Call 911
Person on their back
Feet elevated
Cover with a sheet/blanket if cool weather
How do you treat an allergic reaction to a bug bite/sting
Help the victim with their epi pen
Get an adult
Call 911
If something happens to someone else or to you that isn't right or OK, what do you do?
Tell them to stop!
What is the most important thing to tell when you call 911
Where you are. They will ask you the rest
How do you get help if its not an emergency
Have a list of other numbers in your phone, wallet, backpack, and at home
Describe 'back blows' when someone is choking
Lean them forward slightly, and firmly hit them between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand
How do you treat a 3rd degree burn
Call 911
Get an adult
Keep them comfortable, treat for shock if needed
If you have someone who is 'often touching you' when they don't need to be, is that Unsafe
YES
What are the Hurry Cases of First Aid
Serious Bleeding
Stopped Breathing
Heart Attack/Cardiac Arrest
Stroke
Poisoning
What are some important non emergency phone numbers
Police/Sherriff
Fire
Ambulance
Utilities
Doctor
Poison Control
Parent phone, work phone
Trusted adults
Describe abdominal thrusts for choking
Make a fist with thumb pointing inward
Place just above belly button, cover with other hand
Five quick inward and upward thrusts
What are three things you should never do for a snakebite
Suck the venom out
Use a tourniquet
Keep the person active
Chase down and capture the snake
Who are your 'trusted adults'