Intro to First Aid

Intro to First Aid Target: I will be able to explain first aid consent and universal precautions for helping a victim First Aid: Immediate and temporary care given to a person who has been injured or becomes suddenly ill Pg. 31

You must have consent (permission) to give first aid. Actual Consent: Oral or written permission from a mentally competent adult to give first aid Tell the victim who you are, what first aid training you’ve had, and what you plan to do. A parent/guardian/supervising adult must give actual consent if the victim is a child or not mentally competent.

Implied Consent: Assuming the victim would grant permission to give first aid if they were capable Used when the competent adult is unconscious or when no adult is around to give permission for a child or adult that is not competent

Members of the general public are often reluctant to try and save someone’s life in the event of an emergency because they are afraid of being sued

Good Samaritan Law: Laws which protect people who give first aid in good faith without the expectation of payment/reward. Protects rescuers from liability during rescue attempts who aid a victim to the best of their ability during a medical emergency

Universal Precautions: Steps taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all human blood and bodily fluids as if they are infected

1. Wear disposable latex gloves- Your hands and fingers may have tiny cuts that you cannot see; pathogens can enter your body through them. 2. Wash your hands- Use waterless, antiseptic hand cleanser after removing gloves. Do not touch your mouth, eyes, or nose while caring for a victim

3. Use a face mask or shield with a 1-way valve to protect yourself from the victim’s blood/bodily fluids during CPR  Summary:

Being a First Responder Compare and Contrast Actual Consent and Implied Consent with a Venn diagram Draw pictures to help you remember the 3 universal precautions of giving first aid. *Use a minimum of 4 colors* Pg. 30