1. FIRST AID
Immediate, temporary, care given to a victim of a SERIOUS injury or SUDDEN illness

2. 1/2 of all EMERGENCY victims DIE before they reach a hospital
FIRST AID
Males die 2xs as often as Females
1/2 of all EMERGENCY victims DIE before they reach a hospital
Motor Vehicles account for 48% of all ACCIDENTAL deaths
1. Mobile & Active
2. Everyone will experience 2 emergency situations

3. USE COMMON SENSE Have a Reason for your ACTIONS (help not harm)
Learn the 3 Cs
1. Check
A = AIRWAY
B = BREATHING
C= CIRCULATION

4. 3 Cs CONT. 2. CALL 911 Give exact location Don’t hang up
Land line can be traced
cell phone is hard to trace

5. 3 Cs CONT. 3. CARE Golden hour of Rescue Universal precautions
Gloves
Face Mask

6. 2. When the victim is breathing on their own
WHEN TO STOP TREATMENT
1. Professional or better trained help takes over
2. When the victim is breathing on their own
3. Exhaustion – you are to tired to continue
4. Victim is pronounced dead (Doctor/Coroner

7. RESCUE BREATHING VOCABULARY
Carotid Artery- Two big Arteries that carry blood to your neck, face, & brain
Brachial Artery- Two Arteries in found in the arm
That carry blood to the chest, arms, & fingers
Distention- The state of being stretched or
Chest expanding because of breathing
Stoma – Any small opening in the body
Pores
Mouth