Chapter 35 Lessons 1-4 Group #2 Robbie Gerke Lacey Greathead Jessie King Allison Ortega Morgan Thomas

Target audience  Parents of Elementary School Students  Location: Open House  Age range: ~20-40 year old parents

The Basics …  The assistance given to an injured or sick person in need of urgent medical assistance. applies to a broad range of medical situations

The Basics (continued) First aid consists of:  specific knowledge  skills  the ability to assess a situation  make appropriate decisions

Child Safety  Protect your child #1 Priority

In an emergency situation…  Logical order to be followed: 1 st : Assess the scene 2 nd : Life threatening conditions?  Ask, “Are you okay?”  No response: call for help 3 rd : Attempt to help

The Good Samaritan Act  What it is … Law protecting those who provide help in emergency situations  What it does … Legal implications

First Aid for Choking, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

Choking: The Universal Sign  Inability to talk  Difficult breathing  Inability to cough forcefully  Skin, lips and nails turning blue  Loss of consciousness

Choking  Choking occurs when…  Main causes in children  How to prevent

The Heimlich Maneuver

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)  Act quickly  A lifesaving technique  Must be certified to administer  What would you do?? What would you do??

CPR Video

Before You Begin  Ask, “Are you alright?”  Call for help FIRST  Roll onto back

The ABCs of CPR  Airway  Breathing  Circulation

When To Stop CPR  When to stop  The Do’s  The Don’ts

Where to get certified…  American Red Cross American Red Cross  American Heart Association American Heart Association  College/University Campus College/University Campus

Fractures, Sprains, and Strains

Fractures  Break in the bone  Different types Simple Comminuted Open Closed Undisplaced Displaced

Fractures  What to do Avoid movement! Never attempt to set the bone Immobilize using a splint Seek medical care immediately

Sprains  Stretching or tearing of soft tissue bands/ligaments  Caused by sudden falls, twists, blows  Commonly at joints: wrist, fingers, knees, ankles  Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Strains  Occur in muscles “pulled muscle”  Too much usage  Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Heat Emergencies  Heat Cramps  Heat Strokes

Heat Cramps  Caused by high temperatures  Body loses water and salts  Symptoms Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Headache dizziness

Heat Cramps  What to do Move victim out of heat Firm pressure and gently massage Give water or sports drink  (4 oz/15 min)

Heat Stroke  Life Threatening  Symptoms Lack of perspiration Vomiting Confusion Irregular pulse

Heat Stroke  What to do Shade Cold water or ice packs:  neck, groin area, under arms Seek medical care immediately!

Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns

Cuts  Minor cuts clean wound  wash and disinfect control bleeding bandage/sterile gauze  Severe cuts Control bleeding Get to hospital

Scrapes  Clean wound remove debris wash and disinfect  Control bleeding bandage/sterile gauze

Minor Burns  Burn prevention keep stove off and hot items away from edges of counters allow food/drink to cool before serving  Identify severity

Minor Burns (cont’d)  Treatment Stop burning Soak in cool water Cover with dry, sterile dressing  Never apply cream

Bites and Stings

Animal Bites  Dangers Rabies Common carriers Symptoms Treatment

Bee Stings  Non-allergic Treatment Side effects  Allergic Treatment  get to hospital if possible  carry bee sting kit Side effects

Snake Bites  Poisonous snakes  Treatment for bites

Poisonings In the U.S. … Every 30 seconds a child is poisoned= 1 million children each year

4 Categories of Poisons  Solid Poisons  Liquid Poisons  Spray Poisons  Invisible Poisons

Most Common Poisons Medicines Cleaning products Antifreeze Windshield washer solution Carbon Monoxide Pesticides Wild Mushrooms

Common Symptoms Sudden Chest or abdominal pain/cramps Painful crying Chills or shaking Unusual thirst Cold/clammy skin Disorientation

Common Symptoms Slurred speech Difficulty breathing Dizziness / Lack of coordination Burns around the mouth N/V/D

If a Poisoning Occurs …  Remain calm  Call PCC: Provide the following information:  Child’s condition, age, and weight  Name, ingredients, amount ingested, and time poisoning happened  Your name and phone number

BASIC First Aid for Poisonings  Swallowed Poisons  Inhaled Poisons  Poisons on the skin  Poisons in the eye

Help Prevent Poisonings  Educate children  Medicine tips  Post the PCC number in home  Share this information caregivers  Ipecac medicine  Safe home

Home safety  Can occur anywhere  Preparedness is key  First Aid Kits  Call 911

Rules Answers will be given for four categories pertaining to today’s presentation. To answer the question, be the first to raise your hand. If you give the correct question, you may receive a prize! Any questions?

CPR and Choking Fractures, Sprains & Strains Bites, Stings & Scrapes Poisonings

This is the Universal Sign for choking.

Airway, Breathing, and Circulation represent this first aid concept.

Once breathing stops, this is the amount of time that a victim has before dying.

This is the term for a stretch or tear in the ligament.

The acronym R.I.C.E. is a tool to help remember treatment of these two injuries.

This is the term for a break in a bone.

Dogs and raccoons are common agents of transmission for this disease

This can be removed using a credit card or a pair of tweezers.

In order to prevent children getting burned by items on the stove you should do this

This is the approximate number of children that are poisoned each year in the U.S.?

Who you should call when your child swallows poison.

Any two of the four categories of poisons.