Ch. 4 ABC Ch. 6 Moving Victims

ABC’s A = airway A = airway B = breathingB = breathing C = circulation C = circulation

A irway Path from mouth and nose to lungsPath from mouth and nose to lungs If they can speak or cry and is conscious has an open airwayIf they can speak or cry and is conscious has an open airway If they have not suffered an injury to the head, neck, or back: open airway by tilting head back and lifting chinIf they have not suffered an injury to the head, neck, or back: open airway by tilting head back and lifting chin With head, neck, or back injury: use jaw tilt without moving the headWith head, neck, or back injury: use jaw tilt without moving the head Both techniques move tongue away from back of throat, allowing air to enter lungsBoth techniques move tongue away from back of throat, allowing air to enter lungs After opening airway check for breathingAfter opening airway check for breathing

B reathing If victim is breathing, the chest will rise and fallIf victim is breathing, the chest will rise and fall Must also listen and feel for signs of breathingMust also listen and feel for signs of breathing Position yourself so that you can hear and feel air as it escapes from victim’s nose and mouthPosition yourself so that you can hear and feel air as it escapes from victim’s nose and mouth At same time watch chest rise and fallAt same time watch chest rise and fall Do not do this for more than 10 secondsDo not do this for more than 10 seconds

Abnormal breathing Normal breathing rate for an adult is 12 to 20 breaths per minuteNormal breathing rate for an adult is 12 to 20 breaths per minute Abnormal breathing may be a sign of something serious:Abnormal breathing may be a sign of something serious: Gasping for airGasping for air Noisy breathing, including whistling sounds, crowing, gurgling, or snoringNoisy breathing, including whistling sounds, crowing, gurgling, or snoring Excessively fast or slow breathingExcessively fast or slow breathing Painful breathingPainful breathing Try checking without the victim’s awarenessTry checking without the victim’s awareness

C irculation Circulation of blood is key in providing oxygen to the bodyCirculation of blood is key in providing oxygen to the body After delivering 2 breaths to a non- breathing victim, look for signs of breathing and coughing or any type of body movement: quickest way to evaluate whether or not victim has any circulationAfter delivering 2 breaths to a non- breathing victim, look for signs of breathing and coughing or any type of body movement: quickest way to evaluate whether or not victim has any circulation

C irculation Check for pulseCheck for pulse With every ♥ beat there is a wave of blood that moves through blood vesselsWith every ♥ beat there is a wave of blood that moves through blood vessels Normal pulse for adult is beats/min.Normal pulse for adult is beats/min. Athlete may be at 50 beats/min or lowerAthlete may be at 50 beats/min or lower Infant greater than 100 beats/minInfant greater than 100 beats/min Signs of abnormal pulse:Signs of abnormal pulse: Irregular pulseIrregular pulse Weak and hard-to-find pulseWeak and hard-to-find pulse Excessively fast or slow pulseExcessively fast or slow pulse

C irculation Place two fingers on top of a major artery: carotid artery in neck, radial artery in wrist, or brachial artery in upper armPlace two fingers on top of a major artery: carotid artery in neck, radial artery in wrist, or brachial artery in upper arm Count number of beats in 30 sec. X 2Count number of beats in 30 sec. X 2

Practice Pair up and check your partners ABCPair up and check your partners ABC Victims will be called upon to demonstrate to the whole classVictims will be called upon to demonstrate to the whole class

Moving Victims Move only:Move only: In immediate dangerIn immediate danger Gaining access to other victimsGaining access to other victims Providing proper careProviding proper care

Types of Carries Walking AssistWalking Assist Fire Fighters CarryFire Fighters Carry Pack-strap carryPack-strap carry Two-person seat carryTwo-person seat carry Clothes dragClothes drag Direct carryDirect carry Draw sheetDraw sheet Blanket dragBlanket drag Shoulder dragShoulder drag Foot dragFoot drag Direct liftDirect lift Extremity liftExtremity lift

For presenation When would you use the type of carry?When would you use the type of carry? How many people do you need to perform it? (besides the victim)How many people do you need to perform it? (besides the victim) Demonstrate/explain how to do the carryDemonstrate/explain how to do the carry

Homework Ch. 4 Pg. 26 case studies 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, self assessment 1-10.Ch. 4 Pg. 26 case studies 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, self assessment Ch. 6 pg. 41 short answer and Case study 6.1Ch. 6 pg. 41 short answer and Case study 6.1