Phase 1: Death within minutes, result of severe trauma
Phase 2: Death within several hours, result of excessive bleeding
Phase 3: Death in several days or weeks, result of infection
What is Importance of Quick Action
100
Boil water for 1 minute
Water purification tablets
Non-perfumed liquid bleach
8 drops/gal of water
16 drops/gal if water is cloudy
Let stand for 30 minutes ?before use
What is Water Sanitation Methods
100
Rescue greatest number in shortest amount of time
Get walking wounded out first
Rescue lightly trapped victims next
Keep the rescuer safe
What is Goals of Search and Rescue
200
Develop, test, and refine emergency plans AND
Ensure emergency responders have adequate skills and resources
Arterial bleeding
Bleeding from artery spurts
Venous bleeding
Bleeding from vein flows
Capillary bleeding
Bleeding from capillaries oozes
What is Types of Bleeding
200
The site selected should be:
In a safe area, free of hazards and debris
Upwind, uphill, and upstream (if possible) from hazard zone(s)
Accessible by transportation vehicles
Expandable
What is Treatment Area Site Selection
200
Depends on:
Effective sizeup
Rescuer safety
Victim safety
What is Effective Search and Rescue
300
You may not have opportunity to select type of structure when a disaster occurs and
Engineered buildings have performed well in most types of disasters
What is Hazards Related to Structure Type
300
Avoid the “electrical octopus”
Don’t run cords under carpets
Check for and replace broken or frayed cords
Maintain appliances
What is Reducing Electrical Hazards
300
3 main methods for controlling bleeding:
Direct pressure
Elevation
Pressure points
What is Control Bleeding
300
Four treatment areas:
“I” for Immediate care
“D” for Delayed care
“M” for Minor injuries/walking wounded
“DEAD” for the morgue
What is Treatment Area Layout
300
Gather Facts
Assess Damage
Consider Probabilities
Assess Your Situation
Establish Priorities
Make Decisions
Develop Plan of Action
Take Action
Evaluate Progress
What is CERT Sizeup
400
Bolt houses to foundations,
Install trusses or hurricane straps to reinforce roof,
Strap propane tanks and chimneys,
Strap mobile homes to their slabs,
Raise utilities,
Build a safe room.
What is Mitigation Measures
400
Asphyxiant
Robs body of oxygen
Explosive
Can easily ignite
What is Natural Gas Hazards
400
Result of ineffective circulation of blood
Remaining in shock will lead to death of:
Cells
Tissues
Entire organs
What is Shock
400
Light damage: assess in place
Moderate damage: move to treatment area first
Assess and tag everyone
Both verbal and hands on
What is Where and When
400
Keep records of rescued victims and of those who remain trapped or are dead
Report information to emergency services personnel
What is Search Methodology
500
CERT members generally protected by:
“Good Samaritan” laws,
Volunteer Protection Act ?of 1997,
Relevant State statutes.
What is Protection for Disaster Workers
500
Locate and label gas shutoff valves
If not automatic, know procedures for shutting off gas
What is Gas Shutoff
500
Main signs of shock
Rapid and shallow breathing
Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds
Failure to follow simple commands, such as “Squeeze my hand”
Symptoms of shock are easily missed… pay careful attention to your patient!
What is Recognizing Shock
500
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Arms
Abdomen
Pelvis
Legs