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First Aid & CPR
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First Aid & CPR Introduction
Who has been involved with a First Aid Situation? Was the situation an emergency?
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First Aid & CPR Objectives
Students will be able to: Define first aid Describe basic principles of first aid
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First Aid & CPR Terminology
Emergency A serious situation that happens unexpectedly & demands immediate action
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First Aid & CPR Terminology
The initial, immediate care or emergency treatment given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill Involves simple techniques Involves potentially life-saving techniques
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First Aid & CPR Decide to Act
Helping others Put your mind in gear before you put your mouth & hands into action Psychological Prepare yourself for different situations Calming or reassuring self, victims, bystanders
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First Aid & CPR Decide to Act
Helping others Put your mind in gear before you put your mouth & hands into action Physical Hands on There might be blood Will you be able to handle it?
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First Aid & CPR Decide to Act
Helping others Be more safety conscious Making sure that you, the scene & the victim(s) are safe Care for life threatening injuries Minimize further injury and complications
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First Aid & CPR Decide to Act
Helping others First Do No Harm Know what to do and what NOT to do
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First Aid & CPR Decide to Act
Helping others Get help Additional help Qualified and non qualified Calling 911 Direct ambulance to scene Self help
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First Aid & CPR First Aider/First Responder
First Aider - non-expert First Responder - trained Person who Administers First Aid Takes charge Deals with the whole situation Gets Help
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