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Action at an Emergency
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Recognizing Emergencies Bystanders are a vital link between EMS and the victim.
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© Berta A. Daniels Deciding to Act Size up the scene –Are there any hazards? –What happened? –How many victims are there?
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Seeking Medical Care For serious situations, call EMS right away. To receive emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1 in most communities. © Berta A. Daniels
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Call 9-1-1 (1 of 2) Dispatcher will ask for: 1.Your name and phone number 2.Victim’s location 3.What happened 4.Number of victims 5.Victim’s condition
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Call 9-1-1 (2 of 2) Do not hang up unless the dispatcher tells you to. Dispatcher may advise you how to provide care.
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Disease Transmission (1 of 2) Rescuers should understand the risk. Precautions can help protect against bloodborne and airborne diseases. 1.Bloodborne: Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS 2.Airborne: Tuberculosis
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Disease Transmission (2 of 2) Protection –Hepatitis B vaccine –Personal protective equipment (PPE) Medical exam gloves, protective eyewear, mask, and breathing devices –Hand washing
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Protection Whenever possible, use medical exam gloves as a barrier.
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Rescuer Reactions (1 of 2) Stressful events can be overwhelming. –Witnessing severe injury –Seeing a victim suffer
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Rescuer Reactions (2 of 2) Posttraumatic stress –Depression –Flashbacks Discussing your feelings after an event is helpful. –Relieves anxiety
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