NICK YOTSKO 6 TH GRADE HEALTH

First Aid: Help Given to a person until full medical treatment is given Safety: Being protected from danger or injury Having good first aid knowledge is important to health and wellness

We use first aid to:  Care for:  Cuts  Bruises  Burns First Aid Kits can be store bought or homemade *First Aid Kits need to be on hand at all times They should be stored in… Cars Houses Athletic Centers

Contents of a First Aid Kit  *Should contain some combination of the items listed below  Antiseptic Wipes Antiseptic Wipes  Assorted Antibacterial Ointment Assorted Antibacterial Ointment  Assorted Adhesive Bandages Assorted Adhesive Bandages  Gauze Pads (Rolled and Square) Gauze Pads (Rolled and Square)  Medical Adhesive Tape Medical Adhesive Tape  Splints Splints  Antihistamine (Allergic Reactions) Antihistamine (Allergic Reactions)  Assorted Bandages Assorted Bandages  Ice Packs Ice Packs  Scissors and Gloves Scissors and Gloves  *Can contain other items, not limited to above

What are antiseptic wipes?  Two Types  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic (The alcohol is used as a disinfectant )  Wipes that can be used to clean or disinfect…  Minor cuts  Wounds  Abrasions

What is antiseptic ointment?  Antiseptic ointment is used to treat or heal different types of cuts, scraps or burns

There are many different types of adhesive bandages. Bandages come in all different shapes and sizes and can be used for different types of: Cuts Wounds Burns

Rolled Gauze Square Gauze Used for covering burns and large scraps. Used for blotting wounds and covering wounds that adhesive bandages can’t.

Tape can be used in many different ways:  To secure gauze pads  To tape broke fingers together

Splints are used to support a broken or fracture extremity (arm or leg) Splints Splints can be made out of different types of material:  Wood  Plastic  Metal  Any rigid material can be used  Supported and attached with rolled gauze or triangle bandages

Antihistamine is a drug that is used to fight an allergic reaction Types of Antihistamines:  Pills  Creams  Shots

Bandages are used to make slings and support splintsslings Types of bandages:  Triangle bandages – used to make slings and splint support  Elastic bandages (ACE bandages) –used for supporting sprained joints and other injuries

Ice Packs are used to sooth bruises and burns  They are usually instant cooling  Squeeze to make cold  Many are good for one time use only  Dispose after use

Scissors are used to  Cut bandages  Cut gauze  Cut clothes if needed  Cut off tape or bandages  Gloves are also important for protection while giving first aid

Slings are used for  Elevating broken bones  Keeping injured shoulders in place  Steps to make a sling:  Use a triangle bandage  Slip one end under the arm and the other over the shouler  Take loose end and wrap around arm and over the other shulder  Tie ends together  How to Make a Sling How to Make a Sling

Splints are used to support broken bones  Can be used on:  Arms  Fingers  Legs  Steps:  Find a rigid material big enough to cover injured area  Place material under injured area  Secure with bandage  How to Make a Splint How to Make a Splint

There a different types of saftey  Fire safety – making sure your home is properly equipped with:\ Smoke alarms Fire Extinguishers Escape route  Personal safety: Washing hands Getting vaccinated  All of these safety precautions will help you live a healthy life

Knowing and practicing good safety and first aid techniques will: Keep you and everyone else healthy and safe!

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I hope that you’ve enjoyed and learned a lot about safety and first aid!