Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies

First Aid & CPR Introduction Have you ever been at the scene of an accident or emergency, or do you know someone who has and have heard someone’s recollection? Was the scene chaotic or calm? What made it that way? Was Emergency Medical Service (EMS) activated?

First Aid & CPR Objectives Students will be able to: Recognize & safely respond to an emergency Differentiate between the Good Samaritan Law & legal obligations Identify steps in obtaining consent to provide care

First Aid & CPR Terminology Legal obligation By law you must provide care Profession or job description Consent Get permission Implied consent In the case of an unconscious victim, the law states you may provide care without obtaining consent

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies What would be some reasons that bystanders would not help at an accident or in an emergency situation? Are those/any reasons legitimate?

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies Barriers to responding Presence of others Uncertainty about victim’s condition Type of injury or illness Fear of catching a disease Fear of doing something wrong Fear of being sued Unsure of when to call 9-1-1

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies Overcoming barriers to responding Getting trained in first aid, CPR & AED Develop confidence to act by training and practicing Use protective barriers & follow standard precautions to prevent contact with blood & body fluids Obtain consent & know Good Samaritan Law

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies Emergency situations can be identified by 4 “unusuals” Sights Sounds Odors Appearance/Behavior In groups of 3 create you own situation & list as many examples as you can for each “unusual”

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies Unusual sights Blood Smoke or fire Broken items People milling around

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies Unusual sounds Screaming Explosion Items falling Glass breaking Tires screeching Metal crashing Sudden silence from victims

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies Unusual odors Person’s breath Gasoline Natural gas Smoke Unrecognized odor

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies Unusual appearance or behavior Uncomfortable Grabbing chest or throat Unconscious Confusion Drowsy Trouble breathing

First Aid & CPR Good Samaritan Law & Legal Obligation A legal duty to do something Because of a promise, vow, oath, contract or law Certain professions are bound by codes of conduct

First Aid & CPR Good Samaritan Law & Legal Obligation In all states Legally protect individuals who voluntarily render emergency care without accepting anything in return Act in good faith Are not negligent Act within the scope of your training

First Aid & CPR Good Samaritan Law & Legal Obligation Legally protected if: Obtain consent to provide care Use common sense in providing care Receive no rewards, benefits or compensation for your actions

First Aid & CPR Obtaining Consent How do we obtain consent? What do you say to the injured/ill person? Who do you ask (minor)? What happens if the person refuses care?

First Aid & CPR Obtaining Consent Introduce self Tell person you are trained in first aid Ask if you can help Explain what you think may be wrong Explain what you plan to do Conscious adult

First Aid & CPR Obtaining Consent Unconscious adult Implied consent Person would agree to care if they could

First Aid & CPR Obtaining Consent Conscious Minor Parent/guardian present = Get permission Minor and/or Life threatening Parent/guardian not present = implied consent

First Aid & CPR Obtaining Consent Conscious person refuses care Do not provide care or touch Call 9-1-1 Offer suggestion of care If become unconscious give care

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies