1. Mr Dixon Nampa Agriculture Education
First Aid
Mr Dixon
Nampa Agriculture Education

2. Safety is the single most important thing in a shop environment.
In the case of an injury it’s important to be prepared to handle the situation.
When a major injury is sustained it is the job of the co-workers to prevent further damage and stabilize victim until professionals arive.

3. Bleeding Treatment 1. Call for medical help 2. Keep victim lying down
3. Place pad directly over wound
4. Apply direct pressure firmly with both hands
5. Raise bleeding part higher than rest of body

4. Bleeding (Tourniquet)
Use on arms or legs only
Is usually not necessary
Do not attempt to use unless you are specially trained.
Should be placed between injury and heart

5. Burns Object is to prevent shock and contamination.
All burns should be attended to by a physician
Do not apply ointments, grease, or baking soda

6. Burns (Thermal) Treatment 1. Cool quickly with water
2. Place clean cloth over burned area
3. Keep victim lying down
4. Give no fluids
5. Call for medical help
6. Place head and chest lower than rest of body
7. Raise legs if possible

7. Burns (Chemical) Treatment 1. Flush with plenty of water for 5 minutes
2. Remove clothes if needed
3. Place clean material over burns
4. Call for medical help
5. Lie victim down, provide lots of liquids
6. Place head and chest lower than rest of body
7. Raise legs if possible

8. Cuts and Abrasions It’s important to prevent infections
Never put your mouth over a wound
Don’t breath on a wound
Don’t touch with dirty fingers or cloths
Treatment
1. Cleanse wound with soap and water
2. Hold sterile pad firmly over wound
3. Continue to cover wound if bleeding persists

9. Shock Treatment Get medical help Correct the cause of the shock
Keep victim’s airway open
If victim vomits, prevent choking
Elevate victims legs
Keep victim comfortable and warm
Give water to the victim (unless abdominal)
Reassure victim

10. Circulation (CPR)
CPR is combination of artificial ventilation and artificial circulation.
It should only be done by a qualified person
Periodic retraining is required

11. Heat Stroke
Signs include flushed hot and dry skin, rapid, weak pulse, confusion and unconscious
Treatment
Get medical help, delays could be fatal
Cool body by spraying or sponging with cool water
Liquids, but no alcohol