1. Chapter 3
Before Giving Care

2. How Infections Occur
Disease process begins when a pathogen (germ) enters the body.
Most infectious diseases are caused by bacteria and viruses.

3. Disease- Causing Agents
Bacteria
Antibiotics kill or weaken bacteria enough for body to get rid of them
Viruses
Few medications are effective against viral infections.
Immune system is main defense

4. How Blood borne Pathogens are Spread
All four of the following conditions must be met:
A pathogen is present
Enough of the pathogen present to cause disease
Pathogen passes through correct entry site
Person is susceptible to pathogen

5. Direct vs Indirect Contact
Infected blood or body fluids from one person enters another person’s body
Indirect Contact
Person touches an object that contains blood or other body fluids of an infected person.

6. Standard Precautions
Treat everyone as if they are an infected person

7. Personal Protective Equipment
Disposable Gloves (DO NOT: Reuse, use if discolored, torn, or punctured)
Breathing barriers
Remove jewelry before putting on disposable gloves
Cover cuts, scrapes, or sores prior to using protective equipment
Remove gloves properly

8. Legal Considerations
Before giving care to a conscious adult, you must get their permission
Who you are
Level of training
Care you would like to give
Unconscious victim
Implied consent: assume consent, if they were conscious they would agree to be cared for.

9. Good Samaritan Laws
These laws give legal protection to people who are willing to provide emergency care to ill or injured persons.

10. Emergency Moves Walking assist Pack- strap carry Two person seat carry
Clothes drag