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First Aid-CPR Review Lesson 1
CHECK-CALL-CARE First Aid-CPR Review Lesson 1
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Good Samaritan Laws Enacted to protect people who voluntarily give emergency care, without accepting anything in return. Laws protect you as long as you – Act in good faith Are not negligent Act within the scope of your training
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Obtaining Consent You MUST obtain permission to help
If one refuses care, call 911 If unconscious, confused or seriously ill & not able to grant consent, the consent is implied.
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Obtaining Consent If a minor, get consent from parent or guardian ASAP
Implied consent for a child means the parent or guardian would agree for care to be given
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To Obtain Consent State your name
Tell the person you are trained in first aid Ask the person if you can help Explain what you think might be wrong Explain what you plan to do
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Preventing Disease Transmission
Avoid contact with: Blood Body fluids Use PPE such as: Gloves CPR barriers Wash hands immediately after care
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Emergency Action Steps
Key Points: Follow the emergency action steps: CHECK CALL CARE Check the scene for safety Check the person for life-threatening conditions Call 911 Care for the ill or injured person
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If alone, call first or care first?
Cardiac emergencies Unconscious adult Witnessed sudden collapse of infant or child Unconscious infant or child with known heart problems Care first: Breathing emergencies 2 minutes of care then call 911 Unwitnessed collapse of someone under 12 yrs of age Any victim of drowning
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Moving a person can lead to further injury
Moving a person can lead to further injury. You should move a person only when safe to do so or if there is immediate danger.
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Call 911 for life threatening conditions:
Loss of Consciousness/altered state Trouble breathing Heart/Chest Pain Persistent Pain/Abd pressure Severe bleeding Vomiting/ Passing Blood Severe Burns Poisoning Seizures Stroke Obvious head/neck/spinal injuries Painful, deformed, swollen limbs- suspected fractures, open fractures
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