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Disaster First Aid 1. Identify the “killers.” 2. Apply techniques for opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock. 3. Fractures/ Splinting 4. Burns 5. Head-to-Toe Assessments
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Public Health Considerations The primary public health measures include: Maintaining proper hygiene – wearing protective gloves Maintaining proper sanitation Purifying water if necessary
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Disaster First Aid There are 3 phases of death from trauma: Phase 1 – Death within minutes Phase 2 – Death within several hours Phase 3 – death in several days or weeks Phases 1 & 2 should be identified immediately
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Treatment of Life-Threatening Conditions The “Killers”: Airway obstruction Excessive bleeding Shock
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Opening the Airway Check for unresponsiveness Place palm of one hand on forehead Place two fingers of other hand under the chin* tilt chin upward while tilting head back slightly Place ear over victim’s mouth, looking toward victim’s feet Look, Listen & Feel for breathing
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Controlling Bleeding Place direct pressure over the wound by putting a clean dressing over the wound and pressing firmly Maintain pressure on the dressing over the wound by wrapping firmly with a pressure bandage If needed, elevate wound above the level of the heart Pressure Points are last resort
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Treating Impaled Objects Impaled Objects: Immobilize. Don’t move or remove. Control bleeding. Clean and dress wound. Wrap.
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Treating Amputations Control bleeding Treat for shock Save tissue parts, wrapped in clean cloth Keep tissue cool Keep tissue with the victim
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Wound Care Control bleeding Prevent secondary infection Clean wound—don’t scrub Apply dressing and bandage
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Signs of Shock Signs Include: Rapid & Shallow Breathing Capillary Refill of greater than 2 seconds Failure to follow simple commands Changes in skin color
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Treatment & Prevention of Shock Lay victim on back Elevate feet 10-12 inches above level of heart Maintain open airway Control obvious bleeding Maintain body temperature
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Indicators of Injury Bruising Swelling Severe pain Disfigurement Provide immediate treatment for life-threatening injuries!
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Treating Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, and Strains Objective: Immobilize the injury and joints above and below the injury. If questionable, treat as a fracture.
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Treating an Open Fracture Do not draw exposed bones back into tissue. Do not irrigate wound.
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Treating an Open Fracture DO: Cover wound. Splint fracture without disturbing wound. Place a moist 4" x 4" dressing over bone end to prevent drying.
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Guidelines for Splinting 1.Support the injured area. 2.Splint injury in the position that you find it. 3.Don’t try to realign bones. 4.Check for color, warmth, and sensation. 5.Immobilize above and below the injury.
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Classification of Burns First degree Second degree Third degree
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Treating Burns Cool the burned area. Cover to reduce infection.
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Head-to-Toe Assessment 1.Head 2.Neck 3.Shoulders 4.Chest 5.Arms 6.Abdomen 7.Pelvis 8.Legs 9.Back
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Triage Do the most good for the most people in the shortest amount of time Sort people into triage categories Immediate Delayed Minor Dead
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Triage Assessment Compound Fracture, Left femur Respirations over 30/min Radial pulse present Awake IMMEDIATE
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Triage Assessment 90% Second Degree burns Respirations none (Repositioned airway twice) Radial pulse present Unconscious DECEASED
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Triage Assessment Impaled stick in arm Respirations under 30/min Capillary refill under 2 sec. Awake Walked to you MINOR
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Triage Assessment Unable to move legs Respirations under 30/min Radial pulse present Awake and Alert
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Triage Assessment Amputated left arm, bleeding controlled Respirations under 30/min Capillary refill under 2 seconds Awake
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Triage Assessment Bruise on forehead, blood in ears and nose Respirations under 30/min Radial pulse present Awake and but unable to focus their attention. IMMEDIATE
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