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Head, Neck and Back Injuries First Aid, Part Two We’re almost finished!
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Signs and Symptoms of Head/Neck/Back Injuries Severe pain in head/neck/back Blood in the ears or nose Tingling or loss of sensation in hands or feet Loss of balance
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Caring for Head/Neck/Back Injuries 1. Activate EAP 2. Assess victim’s condition 3. Safely enter water 4. Perform appropriate rescue 5. Move victim to shallow water 6. Check for consciousness/signs of life 7. Remove victim from water 8. Provide emergency care as needed
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Head Splint Face down in shallow water who is at or near the surface Use the victims arms to stabilize head
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Head and Chin Support Victim is face up or face down in deeper water (more than 3 feet) Use one hand to support chin Use the other hand to support the base of the skull
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Using a Backboard Two lifeguards are needed for backboarding Lifeguard one maintains in-line stabilization Lifeguard two retrieves the backboard Straps: Chest, hips, thighs
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Head/Neck/Back Injuries NEVER have the victim move their head if you suspect a head/neck/back injury If they are on land, immobilize the head and call EMS right away
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Miscellaneous First Aid To stop bleeding: Apply direct pressure Injured extremity: Leave it on the position you find it in Allergic reaction: Monitor ABC’s and call EMS Diabetic Emergency: Fruit juice Internal bleeding: Rapid weak pulse, hard and swollen abdomen Seizure in the water: Move to shallow water until seizure ends
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