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First Aid 1/5 – 1/16 5 class Periods
Day 1 – Poisoning, Bites & Stings, Heat & Cold Emergency Day 2 – Bleeding, Shock, Burns, Skills Check Practice Day 3 – Head, Chest, Bone, Join, Muscle Injuries, Rescuing and Moving, SC Practice Day 4 – Bleeding & Splinting Skills Check Day 5 – Big Quiz & Exam Review Controlling Bleeding & Splinting Skills Tests Grades Bell Ringers Bleeding Skills Check Splinting Skills Check Homework Assignments Big Quiz
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Exam Schedule Bell Schedule January 20th January 21st January 22nd
5th & 6th January 21st 1st & 2nd January 22nd 7th & 8th January 23rd 3rd & 4th Bell Schedule Exam 9am – 11am Break 11am – 11:25am Exam 11:30am – 1:30pm Dismissal 1:30pm
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Poisoning Bites and Sting Heat and Cold Emergencies
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Chapter 14 Poisoning
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Ingested Poisons Recognizing ingested poisoning
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Care for Ingested Poisons
Determine Responsive victim Call poison control center at _______________ May advise to dilute, induce vomiting, or absorb poison. Activated charcoal absorbs. Unresponsive victim Call
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Care for Alcohol Poisoning
Signs of Alcohol Poisoning Confusion. Vomiting. Seizures. Slow & Irregular breathing Blue-tinged skin or pale skin. Low body temperature Passing out (unconsciousness) and can't be awakened. Care for Alcohol Poisoning Call 9-1-1 Put person in Recovery Position (Do not let sleep on back) Do not leave them alone Do not give food, water, or medication Monitor breathing
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Drug Overdose Care for Drug Overdose Recognizing drug overdose
Same as for alcohol intoxication. Care for Drug Overdose
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Care for Inhaled Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Halogens Chloroform Remove victim from environment. Call Check responsiveness and breathing, and provide care as needed. Try to determine the substance involved. Signs of Inhaled Poisoning Headache Breathing Difficulty Chest Pain Nausea & Vomiting Care for Inhaled Poisoning
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Care for Plant Poisonings
3 Most Common poisonous plants Signs & Symptoms Rash, Itching, Redness, Blisters, Swelling Clean skin with soap and water as soon as possible. For mild reaction: For more serious reaction: Seek medical care. Prescribed corticosteroid may be needed. Care for Plant Poisonings
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Chapter 15 Bites and Stings
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Snake Bites Care for Snake Bites Poisonous Snakes in United States
Get victim and others away from snake. Keep victim calm; limit movement. Immobilize the area. Wash area with soap and water. If coral snake bite to a limb: Wrap elastic bandage over the limb. Seek medical care. Care for Snake Bites
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Insect Stings Remove any stinger and venom sac.
Wash wound with soap and water. Apply ice. Apply hydrocortisone cream or antihistamine. Watch for signs of severe allergic reaction. Assist with prescribed epinephrine auto- injector. Call
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Spider Bites Black widow Care for all Spider Bites
Sharp pinprick, then dull pain Two fang marks, red hourglass on spiders body Abdominal pain, headache, fever, dizziness, nausea Care for all Spider Bites
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Marine Animal Bites & Stings
Bite, Rip, or Puncture Shark, Eel, Barracuda Control Bleeding (Tourniquet) Care for Shock Call 9-1-1 Stings Jellyfish Pick off tentacles. Apply vinegar. Immerse in hot water. Seek medical care. Puncture By Spines Immerse in hot water. Wash wound with soap and water. Flush area with water. Seek medical care.
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Chapter 16 Heat & Cold Emergencies
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Heat Cramps Painful muscle spasms Occurs after physical exertion
Care for heat cramps
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Care for Heat Exhaustion
Heavy perspiration with normal or slightly above normal body temperature Signs of heat exhaustion Heavy sweating, Severe Thirst, Weakness, Headache, Nausea an Vomiting Care for Heat Exhaustion
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Heat Stroke Care for Heat Stroke
Body temperature becomes extremely high Requires rapid intervention Signs of heatstroke Call Rapidly cool patient with cool, wet towels, fanning, and cold packs. If unresponsive and not breathing, start CPR. Care for Heat Stroke
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Frostbite Happens only when temperatures drop below freezing
Affects ____, _____, ____, & ____ Signs of frostbite
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Care for Frostbite If more than an hour from medical care:
Warm the part in warm water (100°F) for 20–40 minutes. If fingers or toes are affected, place dry dressings between these. Elevate affected limbs and provide pain reliever.
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Hypothermia Care for Hypothermia Recognizing hypothermia
Body temp falls below 95°F and body can’t produce heat Signs of hypothermia Prevent heat loss. Replace wet clothes with dry clothes. Cover head. Give victim warm, sugary beverages if alert. Care for Hypothermia
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