2. Session IV Disaster Medical 21 Thanks to Frank Sheridan, Port Orange, FL, Fire and Rescue

3. Session IV Disaster Medical 22 C.E.R.T. Medical Disaster Part 2

4. Session IV Disaster Medical 23 Main Points l Patient Evaluation l Treatment Areas l Team Assignments l Basic First Aid Treatment l Public Health

5. Session IV Disaster Medical 24 Patient Evaluation l Additional Triage l Hands on Head to Toe Assessment l Rapid but thorough l Record all finding l I.D. all patients l Get more help if needed

6. Session IV Disaster Medical 25 Medical Treatment Areas l Safe area l Warm / Dry l Upwind / uphill l Must be accessible l Room to Expand l Immediate Delayed l Walking wounded l Morgue

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9. 8 Team Assignments l Team Leader l Triage / Treatment l Documentation l Supply l Use best person for the job

10. Session IV Disaster Medical 29 Basic First Aid

11. Session IV Disaster Medical 210 Conducting Victim Assessments Head-to-toe assessment... # Determine extent of injuries and treatment; document injuries # Wear personal protective gear # Assess all victims # Use verbal/hands-on approach # Pay careful attention # Look, listen, feel

12. Session IV Disaster Medical 211 Injury Classification l Penetrating l Blunt Trauma l Crushing l Burns l Medical l Unexpected

13. Session IV Disaster Medical 212 Treatment l Basic Aid Only l Keep it simple l Follow the book l No Home treatments GREATEST GOOD FOR THE GREATEST NUMBER

14. Session IV Disaster Medical 213 Wound Care The procedures are... # Control bleeding # Prevent secondary infection # Clean wound —don’t scrub # Apply dressing and bandage

15. Session IV Disaster Medical 214 Rules for Dressing 1 2 In the absence of active bleeding, remove dressing and flush and check wound at least every 4-6 hours If there is active bleeding, redress over existing dressing and maintain pressure and elevation

16. Session IV Disaster Medical 215 Personal Hygiene l Gloves l Wash your Hands l Mask / Goggles l Shoes l Keep supplies cleanREST, EAT, DRINK

17. Session IV Disaster Medical 216 Public Health Considerations # Maintain proper sanitation # Purify water (if necessary) pg IV-33 # Maintain proper hygiene

18. Session IV Disaster Medical 217 Steps To Maintain Hygiene # Wash hands frequently using soap and water # Wear latex gloves; change after each patient # Wear a mask and goggles # Keep bandages/dressings sterile # Avoid contact with body fluids

19. Session IV Disaster Medical 218 Moulage l Keep it simple l Buy make-up kits after holidays l Use local resources l Practice-Practice-Practice l Use family members

20. Session IV Disaster Medical 219 Sanitation l Designate Areas l Bag Waste l Bury Waste l Have Waste Removed

21. Session IV Disaster Medical 220 Maintaining Sanitation # Control disposal of bacterial sources # Put waste products in plastic bags, and bury them in designated, well-marked location # Bury human waste

22. Session IV Disaster Medical 221 Homemade Kits l What to buy l What to make l How to supply

23. Session IV Disaster Medical 222 What to buy l Gloves l Flash Light l Duct Tape,Rope l Shears l Mask,Goggles l Bleach l Zip-Locks l Diaper Wipes l Feminine Napkins

24. Session IV Disaster Medical 223 What to make l Splints l Bandages l Stretchers l First aid box l Canteen

25. Session IV Disaster Medical 224 How to supply l Prepare ahead l Know your packrats l Use imagination

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28. Session IV Disaster Medical 227 TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED