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University of California Office of the President First Aid Awareness
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University of California Office of the President First Aid Safety Meeting Topic Use of UCOP first aid kits General awareness on what to do if: –You have minor injuries; –Co-workers or family members are injured Safety Meeting – Not intended to provide formal certified first aid training
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University of California Office of the President First Aid Kits UCOP first aid kits –Installed in common areas Size of the first aid kits: –Large (Areas up to 75 persons) –Medium (Areas up to 50 persons) Periodically replenished by vendor Self-administering
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University of California Office of the President UCOP First Aid Kit Contents Bandages (Various Sizes) Roller Gauze & Gauze Pads Sterile Dressings & Tape Antiseptic Swabs, Spray, & Towelettes Finger Splint, Tweezers, & Scissors Burn Gel & Spray Antibiotic Ointment Eye/Skin Buffer/Flushing Solution Ice Pack Nitrile Gloves CPR Mask
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University of California Office of the President General Guidance for Injuries Remain calm –Take time to assess the situation and hazards (Avoid tunnel vision) Call 9-1-1 ASAP if serious – Using a Cell Phone call the ‘9-1-1 Equivalent’ local phone number After calling 9-1-1 contact Building Security to initiate internal response
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University of California Office of the President Cell Phone ‘911 Equivalent’ Local Emergency Numbers Add the seven-digit ‘911 Equivalent’ local phone number to your cell phone address book –Oakland: 510-777-3211 –Berkeley: 510-981-5911 –Sacramento: 916-732-0100 –San Francisco 415-553-8090 –UCSB Police 805-893-2221 Contact Name: 911 Equivalent Oakland Phone Number: 1-510-777-3211
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University of California Office of the President General Guidance Learn CPR! - Training Request Link: – –http://www.ucop.edu/facil/pd/emergprep/aed.htmlhttp://www.ucop.edu/facil/pd/emergprep/aed.html Suspect Spinal/Neck Injuries – –Do NOT move the person (unless extreme danger) Always Trust Your Own: – –Initiative; – –Good Judgment; and – –Common Sense
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University of California Office of the President Bleeding Direct Pressure – –Steady firm pressure – –Clean cloth or bandage – Avoid contact Maintain Pressure on Wound – –15 Minutes – –Apply more layers if needed e down) Elevate extremity if no fractures (Lie down)
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University of California Office of the President Burns First Degree Burn – Minor redness –Run cold water over burn for >5 minutes (No ice or ointments!) Second Degree Burn – Blistered skin –Do Not Break the Blisters –If the Blisters Break: Clean & apply antibiotic ointment Cover with sterile dressing Change dressing every day Third Degree Burn – Charred skin – Call 9-1-1 immediately
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University of California Office of the President Poisoning Identify the ingested substance –Container or Clues: Stains, Odors, etc. Contact Poison Control Center –1-800-222-1222 for Advice or 911 Induce Vomiting? –Do NOT induce if unconscious or the person ingested corrosives or caustics If Vomiting - Roll onto their side for drainage (Recovery period)
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University of California Office of the President Cellular Phone “ICE” Add “ICE” (In Case of an Emergency) phone number to your cell phone address book –Provides contact person for you in the event of a medical emergency ICE – John Doe (Spouse) 1-510-555-5555
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