If Not You…. WHO? * Introduction Video. Types of Emergencies ▪ Injury ▪ Sudden illness Severity – does it affect body’s ability to circulate oxygenated.

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If Not You…. WHO? * Introduction Video

Types of Emergencies ▪ Injury ▪ Sudden illness Severity – does it affect body’s ability to circulate oxygenated blood? ▪ Life-threatening ▪ Non life-threatening

Title and Content Layout with Chart

Your Role in an Emergency ▪ Recognizing that an emergency exists ▪ Deciding to ACT ▪ Activating EMS system ▪ Provide care until medical help arrives SENSES call 911 or local emergency # CPR, First Aid, Rescue Breathing, etc.

Deciding to ACT: What Would You Do? *Video ▪ How do you feel about what you just saw in the video? ▪ How many of you feel you would respond to this emergency? ▪ Those of you who would not respond, why not? ▪ Can anyone think of any other reasons that might discourage a person from responding?

Barriers to Act ▪ Panic or Fear of doing something wrong ▪ Being Unsure of Person’s Condition or what to do ▪ Assuming Someone else will take action ▪ Type of Injury or illness ▪ Fear of disease ▪ Fear of being sued ▪ Unsure when to call 911

Activating EMS System Call 911 (or local number) *Check scene for safety EMD- dispatcher and follow instructions provided Don’t hang up until EMD directs you to do so Give care until: You perform CPR and person starts breathing Another trained responder takes over You are too exhausted to continue Scene becomes unsafe Person is competent and asks you to stop

INCIDENT STRESS ▪ Anxiety ▪ Sleep problems (insomnia, nightmares) ▪ Restlessness ▪ Confusion ▪ Poor concentration ▪ Denial ▪ Guilt ▪ Depression ▪ Anger ▪ Change in behavior ▪ Changes in appetite *Post traumatic stress disorder

Preparing for an EMERGENCY ▪ Keep important information handy ▪ Keep medical records up to date ▪ Know emergency numbers (local police, poison control) ▪ Teach children as soon as they are old enough ▪ First Aid Kit ▪ Sanitizer ▪ Antibiotic ointment ▪ Blanket ▪ Gloves ▪ Gauze pads/various bandages ▪ Cold compress ▪ Tweezers ▪ Glucose tablets for diabetics ▪ scissors