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Do Now: Think of a time you or someone you know was in an Emergency situation. Describe the situation and list the people who were involved.

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1 Do Now: Think of a time you or someone you know was in an Emergency situation. Describe the situation and list the people who were involved.

2 If Not You ……Who?? Part 1: Chapter 1

3 What is an Emergency??? Emergency – a situation demanding immediate action First Aid - the immediate care given to a victim of injury or illness until help arrives

4 6 Links of the Survival Chain
EMT & Paramedics Citizen Responders First Responders Hospital care EMS Dispatcher Rehabilitation

5 Who are they Anyway?? Citizen Responder (YOU!) EMS Dispatcher Most important link of EMS; recognizes emergency & decides to help Who you call to determine what additional help to send. Also provide instructions for assistance.

6 First Responders First Person to arrive on the scene to provide higher level of medical care. Provide critical transition between citizen responder & advanced EMS. Example- Firefighter/Police

7 EMT & Paramedics Provide more advanced care & life saving techniques.
*Paramedic- Highly specialized EMT’s who can also administer medications & IV’s. EMT & Paramedics

8 Hospital Care Givers & Rehabilitation
This care begins once the victim enters the hospital. They are usually doctors, nurses & therapists. Their goal is to return the victim to his/her previous state of health. Usually they are physical or occupational therapists & athletic trainers.

9 Identify What Links are in This Video

10 Do Now Think about what you know about September 11th. What images, thoughts, etc. come to mind?

11 Types of Emergencies Sudden Illness: Injury: A physical condition that requires immediate medical attention Damage to the body from an external force Broken leg

12 Emergencies Life-Threatening Non-Life-Threatening Impairs the victims ability to circulate oxygenated blood to all the parts of his or her body A situation where that does not have an immediate impact on a victims ability to circulate oxygenated blood around their body

13 Recognizing Emergencies
Noises Sight Odor Unusual behavior or appearance

14 Emergencies Screams, yells, moans or calls for help
Noises Sights Screams, yells, moans or calls for help Breaking glass, crashing metal, screeching tires Sudden, loud or unidentifiable sounds, unusual silence Stopped vehicle on the roadside Broken glass Overturned pot in kitchen Spilled medicine container Downed electrical wires Sparks, smoke or fire

15 Other Emergencies Stronger than usual Unrecognizable odors
Unusual Appearance & Behavior Stronger than usual Gas, smoke Unrecognizable odors Maybe poisonous Inappropriate odors Unconsciousness Confused or unusual behavior Trouble breathing Clutching chest or throat Slurred, confused or hesitant speech Unexplainable confusion or drowsiness Sweating for no apparent reason Uncharacteristic skin color Inability to move a body part

16 Man in the Red Bandana

17 Help!!!

18 Deciding to Act Some common barriers The presence of bystanders
“Oh they will do something” Person is too shy Uncertainty about the victim Uncomfortable with who the victim is, and having to touch them Age, gender, race, disability Do not take the behavior of the victim personally

19 Other Barriers Nature of the injury or illness
Uncomfortable with blood, vomit, unpleasant odors or torn or burnt skin It is ok to turn away for a moment to compose yourself Fear of disease transmission This is why you need a first aid kit ready and available One in your car, easily accessible in the home Fear of doing something wrong Good Samaritan Law A bystander has to help a victim unless his or her life is endanger Cannot be sued if other injuries show occur

20 The 3 C’s Ready……..ACTION! Check the scene Call 9-1-1
What happened? How many are injured? Any other dangers? Call 9-1-1 Have a bystander call if possible Make sure you know the location Care for the victim until help arrives Make a clear path for the EMS personnel

21 Be Prepared Keep information about you and your family in a handy place IE: refrigerator door Keep medical and insurance records up-to-date Find out if your community is serviced by the operating system Teach children how to call Keep emergency phone numbers listed Keep a first aid kit available

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