First Aid Tips What to Do in an Emergency. The Presenter – John Roche Fast Facts  9-12 Information Technology Coordinator  Ellis and Associates Lifeguard.

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First Aid Tips What to Do in an Emergency

The Presenter – John Roche Fast Facts  9-12 Information Technology Coordinator  Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor  Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Instructor

Objectives  Understand the principles behind handling a first aid scenario  Learn how to assess emergencies  Discuss ways in which to respond to emergencies

DISCLAIMER!!!!!  THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION  EVERYONE SHOULD SEEK FIRST AID TRAINING TO GET AN ACTUAL CERTIFICATION

First Aid  What is first aid?  Care given immediately to an injured or ill person  Providing this care can be the difference between life and death Image credit: NewAge / 123RF Stock Photo

Laws Protecting First Responders  Good Samaritan Laws  Protect First Responders who:  Act in good faith  Act without compensation  Not malicious or negligent

Consent and Negligence  Consent  Expressed Consent  Implied Consent  Abandonment  Negligence Image credit: germanskydiver / 123RF Stock Photo

Choosing to Respond  Survey the Scene  Who  What  When  Where  How  Safety

9-1-1: To Call or Not to Call  Is it a serious medical emergency?  Is it life threatening?  Could it get worse?  Are you unsure if it’s bad? Image credit: watthano / 123RF Stock Photo

Talking to  Your Name (and phone number)  Victim’s location  What happened  Number of victims involved  Victim’s condition

Common First Aid Emergencies  Cuts  Burns  Head injuries  Sprains and Strains  Cardiac emergencies  Bites/Stings  Heat Related Emergencies

Cuts  Six types of cuts  Basic Steps of Care:  Clean  Apply Pressure  Monitor  Bandage Image credit: auremar / 123RF Stock Photo

Burns  3 Types  1 st and 2 nd Degree  Rinse under lukewarm to cool water for 10 minutes  Apply aloe Vera/moisturizer  3 rd Degree  Seek Medical Treatment

Concussions  Temporary disturbance of brain activity  Symptoms of Concussions  Ongoing Care  Things to look for Image credit: icetray / 123RF Stock Photo

Sprains and Strains Image credit: artisticco / 123RF Stock Photo

Cardiac Emergencies  Heart Attack  Signs and Symptoms  Chest pain/discomfort  Upper body pain/discomfort  Shortness of breath  Nausea, lightheadedness  1 out of 4 deaths is related to heart emergencies

Care for Cardiac Emergencies  Make victim comfortable  Assist individual in taking medication  Nitroglycerin or Aspirin  Be ready to respond  Call 9-1-1

Bites/Stings  What type of injury?  Remove stinger  Apply ice pack  Seek medical attention if necessary

Heat Related Emergencies  Cool the body down  Seek shade  Apply ice pack(s)  Monitor victim

Final Thoughts  Education  Training  American Red Cross  Emergency Care and Safety Institute  Do Something

Questions???  John’s Contact Information   SimpleK12 TLC  johnroche88