Chapter 3 Before Giving Care

Preventing disease transmission List some infectious diseases…….

How Bloodborne pathogens are spread 1. Pathogen is present 2. Pathogen causes a disease 3. Pathogen passes through an entry site 4. Person reacts to pathogen.

Personal Hygiene If you come in contact with fluids do the following: Wash hands with antimicrobial soap for 15 seconds….rubbing vigorously. Use warm water Scrub your nail beds as well. Rinse with water and dry with paper towel.

Protective Equipment Latex gloves Breathing barriers Protective bandages Blood spill contamination materials

Getting Consent to Help If the victim is conscious and an adult you must tell the victim the following information: 1. Who you are 2. Your level of training 3. The care you would like to give. 4. Ask permission to help.

Implied Consent Law Allows you to help a person who is unconscious. Allows you to help an infant or child if parents are Not present.

When to move a victim 1. You must be able to do so safely. 2. There is immediate danger present. Ex. Fire, gas and Drowning

Guidelines to move a victim 1. Only move someone you can handle 2. Bend at the knees and hips 3. Lift with legs-not back 4. Walk carefully using short steps 5. Watch where you are going 6. Support victim’s neck and back 7. Don’t bend or twist victim

Walking Assist *Place victim’s arm across your shoulder and hold it with your hand. *Put your other hand around victim’s waist

Pack-Strap Carry Put your back toward the victim Lift victim’s arms and position your shoulder’s into the victim’s armpits. Cross victim’s arms in front of you and grab the wrists Lean forward and pull victim up onto your back

Two Person Seat Carry Position yourself next to a buddy and interlock arms Put one arm under the victim’s thigh and the other arm supporting the victim’s back.

Clothes/blanket/ankle drag Grasp the clothing near the neck of the victim Support head with your arms and drag victim to safety.