Before Giving Care
What is a network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies?
Emergency medical services (EMS) system
Where would you check the person if unresponsive?
Head to toe
A Heart Attack
- Nuts and seeds
- Hot dogs and sausages
- Chunks of meat or cheese
Common choking hazards
What to do if the injured person doesn't speak english
Go around asking bystanders if they speak his language.
What are the 4 steps to using an EMS?
1. Recognizing an emergency exists
2. Deciding to take action
3. Activating the EMS system
4. Giving care until EMS personnel takes over
Where would you check a young or frightened child who does not appear to have a life-threatening illness or injury?
Toe to head; giving child a chance to get used to the process and allows him or her to see whats going on
A Sign of a Heart Attack
The pain or discomfort is persistent, lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes, or going away and then coming back.
What are:
- Coins
- buttons
- Magnets
Common choking hazards found in the house
What are unusual sounds of an emergency
What are the 4 signs of an emergency?
Unusual sounds, sights, odors, and behaviors
What are the 3 steps in getting an adult in recovery position?
2. Roll person towards you on their side so their head rests on their arm
3. Bend both of their knees to stabilize their body
How should you care for a person with a heart attack
Call 9-1-1 and have the person stop what they're doing and rest in a comfortable position
A sign of choking
A person who typically has a panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may put their hands to their throat or cough.
What are Unusual Odors of an emergency
A foul or unusually strong chemical odor; the smell of smoke or gas
What is the law that protects responders who act the way a "reasonable and prudent person" would act if that person were in the same situation?
Good Samaritan Laws
You can put them on their side like an adult or lay them face down on your forearm with mouth and nose clear.
Occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
Cardiac Arrest
what are the 2 ways of caring for an adult or child who is choking
Back blows and abdominal thrusts
What are unusual sights of an emergency
A stopped vehicle on the roadside or a car that has run off of the road; downed electrical wires; sparks, smoke or fire
What are the 5 ways to obtain consent to help?
- State your name
- State the type and level of training you have (such as training in first aid or CPR).
- Explain what you think is wrong
- Explain what you plan to do
- Ask if you may help
How long should you check a person who appears unresponsive's breathing for?
5 to 10 seconds
Aspirin
What are the 2 ways of caring for an infant who is choking
Back blows and Chest thrusts
What are Unusual behaviors of an emergency
Confusion in a person who is normally alert; unusual drowsiness