Responding to Emergencies

Free template from Responding to Emergencies 1.CHECK –Is the scene safe? –What happened? –How many involved? –Get someone else to help –Check victim

Free template from Responding to Emergencies 2.Call –How to use Care –Do no harm –Monitor breathing and consciousness –Help victim rest –Reassure victim –Provide any specific care if needed

Free template from Steps to Control Bleeding 1.Put on latex gloves 2.Apply pressure 3.Elevate 4.Wrap around wound. Tie knot over the wound 5.If still bleeding, apply another gauze pad. 6.If still bleeding, find pressure point 7.If bleeding, does not stop, call 911

Free template from CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Check the scene Check the victim If the victim does not respond, have someone call 911 Look, listen, feel for breathing for 5 seconds If no signs circulation, begin CPR 30 compressions for every 2 breaths (1 ½-2 inches) After 5 sets of compressions, check for signs of circulation.

Free template from AED AED (Automated External Defibrillator) –Use this instead of CPR, if available

Special Situations with the AED Hairy Chest Pacemaker Medicine Patch Near water Free template from

8 Choking Universal sign— someone grabbing throat Place fist just above the navel and give abdominal thrusts

Free template from Seizures Signs and Symptoms –Visual hallucinations –Breathing irregular –Convulsions –Confusion –Rolling of the eyes

Free template from Care for Seizures Do not restrain the victim Move objects out of the way Protect the head if possible Do not place anything in the mouth After seizure, roll the person the side Call 911 –Lasts more than 5 minutes –Cause is unknown

Free template from Heart Attack Signs and symptoms –Persistent chest pain –Breathing difficulty –Skin becomes pale, ashen, or blue –Nausea

Free template from Care for a Heart Attack Call 911 Convince the person to rest Help the victim rest and stop activity Comfort the victim Check ABCs

Free template from Drowning Only attempt to save if you are sure that you do not put yourself in danger Support the victims head and spine

Free template from Stroke Signs and symptoms –Numbness of face, arm, legs –Difficulty speaking Care for Stroke –Check ABCs –Do not give them anything to eat or drink

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