First Aid LE-1205

First Aid : Emergency care given to someone who is sick, injured, or wounded before treatment by medical personnel. Provides Greater Recovery and SAVES LIVES.

Conditions that effect vital body functions Lack of Oxygen Bleeding Infection Shock

Life Saving Steps Start the Breathing & Heartbeat Stop the Bleeding Protect the Wound Treat for Shock

Respiratory & Circulatory Systems Respiration : Putting oxygen into and taking carbon dioxide out of the blood stream. Circulation : The movement of blood through all parts of the body.

Evaluate the victim Check for responsiveness Check for breathing Check for pulse Check for bleeding Check for shock Check for fractures Check for burns

Evaluating continued : Check for possible concussion or contusion Apply First Aid Seek Medical Assistance or apply first aid and seek medical assistance

Applying First Aid : BITES & STINGS BLEEDING BREETHING PROBLEMS BURNS CHOKING

APPLYING FIRST AID : BLISTERS SPLINTERS SEIZURES ELECTRIC SHOCK HYPOTHERMIA (cold)

APPLYING FIRST AID HYPERTHERMIA (heat) FRACTURES SPRAINS DISLOCATIONS HEAD INJURY

APPLYING FIRST AID MUSCLE STRAINS & CRAMPS SWALLOWED POISON INHALED POISON SKIN-CONTACT POISON DRUG OVERDOSE SHOCK

APPLYING FIRST AID FAINTING HEART ATTACK STROKE C.P.R.

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