...First Aid What is first aid? The care given before emergency medical help arrives an literally mean the difference between life and death, but knowing the correct thing to do if someone has a nosebleed or cut is also important. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure, performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person in cardiac arrest. It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal. Giving CPR: • Call 999 when victim is found unresponsive. • Head tilt-chin lift or jaw thrust if spine injury is suspected. • Open the airway Look, listen & feel for breathing for 5 but no more then 10 seconds. • Give two breaths make the chest gently rise (about 1 second each). • If breaths do not make chest rise, re-tilt open the airway and attempt two more breaths. • Begin CPR Compression location centre of breastbone. • Check mouth for foreign object after giving 30 compressions • Use a hooking actions to remove any object before giving 2 breaths • Compression method heel of one hand, other on top with fingers interlaced and elbows locked. • Compression ratio 30 compressions: 2 breaths. First Aid treatments Burns and scalds victims: • Definition Burns are caused by dry heat and scalds are caused by wet heat. Both burns and scalds damage the body...
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...First Aid/CPR/AED PARTICIPANT’S MANUAL American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED PARTICIPANT’S MANUAL This participant’s manual is part of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program. By itself, it does not constitute complete and comprehensive training. Visit redcross.org to learn more about this program. The emergency care procedures outlined in this book reflect the standard of knowledge and accepted emergency practices in the United States at the time this book was published. It is the reader’s responsibility to stay informed of changes in emergency care procedures. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE AGREEING TO ACCESS AND DOWNLOAD THE AMERICAN RED CROSS MATERIALS. BY DOWNLOADING THE MATERIALS, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The downloadable electronic materials, including all content, graphics, images and logos, are copyrighted by and the exclusive property of The American National Red Cross (“Red Cross”). Unless otherwise indicated in writing by the Red Cross, the Red Cross grants you (“recipient”) the limited right to download, print, photocopy and use the electronic materials, subject to the following restrictions: ■ The recipient is prohibited from selling electronic versions of the materials. ■ The recipient is prohibited from revising, altering, adapting or modifying the materials. ■ The recipient is prohibited from creating any derivative works incorporating, in part or in whole, the content of the materials...
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...LESSON 3 Theory At the end of this lesson, learners will be able to develop skills and knowledge to: PERFORM ADULT CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) • Recognise the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. • Recognise the importance of the chain of survival concept. FIRST AID (SILVER) LESSON 3 For Official RCY use only firstaid.rcy@gmail.com 1 MANAGE SHOCK • Recognise the different types of shock. • Recognise the signs and symptoms and how to give first aid. • Recognise and manage different types of bleeding MANAGE BLEEDING • Recognise and manage different types of wounds. MANAGE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOUNDS • Recognise and manage special types of wounds – embedded foreign body 2 For RCY use only LESSON 3 Practical At the end of this lesson, learners will be able to: • Demonstrate the correct skills of adult one man CPR. • Apply the correct methods of bandaging for wounds. THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM LESSON 3 Brachial artery Femoral artery For RCY use only 3 For RCY use only 4 Structure THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM LESSON 3 THE HEART LESSON 3 Blood vessels • Arteries • Veins • Capillaries Blood Volume: 4-6 Litres of blood circulate around the body. The functions, pump: • Deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. • Oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. For RCY use only 5 For RCY use only 6 LESSON 3 The Heart’s Position in Relation to CPR The Pulse This is the pressure wave along...
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...stroke 3. If someone faints, the first thing you should do is: Drink cool water on face 4. What is the best way of opening the airway to check for breathing? Head tilt chin lift 5. Which statement best outlines the steps of proper use of an epinephrine pen? (1 point) fist 6. If a known diabetic appears has missed their lunch and appears confused and vague, you should do what immediately? Sugary drink 7. If an adult is eating and suddenly coughs and cannot breathe, talk, or make any sounds, you should ask the adult if she is choking. If she nods "yes", tell her you are going to help and give abdominal thrusts. true 8. How should you care for a person with a possible head, neck or back injury? minimize 9. What are the signs of shock? Cold and moist skin - all the above 10. A flail chest is where Several ribs 11. In stroke recognition, F.A.S.T. means: Face arm speech time 12. Which of the following sequences is correct for using an AED? Turn on, pads, analyze, shock 13. If a victim falls from a height and then becomes sleepy or confused, vomits or complains of a headache, the victim may have a head injury. false 14. Which form of hyperthermia (high body temperature) is more severe? Heat stroke 15. When caring for a person who is having a seizure, you should: Move objects 16. What should you do if you suspect that a conscious person has been poisoned? call 17. What is the FIRST step in caring for a bleeding wound...
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...Perform First Aid for a Bleeding and/or Severed Extremity 081-831-1032 Conditions: You have a casualty who has a bleeding wound of the arm or leg. The casualty is breathing. You will need the casualty's emergency bandage, chitosan dressing, or field dressing, materials to improvise a pressure dressing (wadding and cravat or strip of cloth), materials to elevate the extremity (blanket, shelter half, poncho, log, or any available material), and combat application tourniquet (C-A-T) or materials to improvise a tourniquet--rigid object (stick, tent peg, or similar object) and a strip of cloth. Standards: Control bleeding from the wound following the correct sequence. Place a dressing over the wound with the sides of the dressing sealed so it does not slip. Ensure that the dressings do not have a tourniquet-like effect. Apply a tourniquet to stop profuse bleeding not stopped by the dressings, for severed arms and legs, or to control life-threatening bleeding when under fire. |Performance Steps | |Note: If the wound is a partial or complete amputation of the arm or leg, you will need to apply a tourniquet on the injured extremity. Also,| |if you are under fire and need to control bleeding quickly, apply a tourniquet first. When the tactical situation allows, you can loosen the | |tourniquet after applying other measures to control the bleeding such...
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...Before identifying the common injuries and illnesses in the outdoors, let us first have a common understanding of what first aid is. The term first aid refers to administration of care to prevent deterioration of the victim, to aid recovery and to preserve life. Generally, first aid entails some simple but often life-saving ways that most people can be trained to perform with minimal equipment. On a technical level, it is not identified as medical treatment and should not be compared to what a trained medical profession might do. First aid as they say is a combination of simple procedures and an application of some common sense. Along the discussion in this chapter, the symbol will be used to indicate emergency or urgency of the situation...
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...Splinters / Foreign Objects in the Body You can usually safely remove a small foreign object ,such as a wood splinter, thorn, fiberglass or glass that's just under the surface of the skin: • Wash your hands and clean the area well with soap and water. • Use tweezers cleaned with rubbing alcohol to remove the object. A magnifying glass may help you see better. • If the object is under the surface of the skin, sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Use the needle to gently lift or break the skin over the object. Lift the tip of the object out and grasp it with your tweezers. • Squeeze the wound gently to allow bleeding to wash out germs. • Wash the area again and pat dry. Apply an antibiotic ointment. Lacerations (Cuts) * Wash your hands. This helps avoid infection. Also put on disposable protective gloves if they're available. Stop the bleeding. Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own. If not, apply gentle pressure with a sterile bandage or clean cloth and elevate the wound. * Clean the wound. Use clear water to rinse the wound. Keep soap out of the wound, as it can cause irritation. If dirt or debris remains in the wound after washing, use tweezers cleaned with alcohol to remove the particles. * Apply an antibiotic. Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic cream or ointment to help keep the surface moist. These products don't make the wound heal faster. But they...
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...First aid it is the duty of the employer to make sure that the appropriate people are first aid trained within the building, this is very important in a care home and all carers should have knowledge of first aid as elderly people in Woodside care home are at high risk of accidents, these accidents can include falls, fainting, dizziness, sprains, minor cuts and scrapes, collapsing and breathing difficulties the staff should be aware of what to do if any of these were to occur. Staff should follow The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 also have knowledge of Approved Code of Practice (ACOP), If an accident happened that required first aid on my placement I would have some knowledge on what to do because as part of the NC social care course we are taught first aid although more training would be required. If an accident was to happen and first aid was needed I would first assess the situation to make sure there are no hazards or things that could harm myself or make the situation worse, I would remove obstacles such as units or chairs that would prevent me from doing first aid, I would stay calm and not panic no reassure the service user and make them feel comfortable , if the casualty was conscious, able to talk I would ask them if they were ok and if they are hurt and ask them what happened I would make sure the casualty is ok before moving or helping them up, if first aid is needed for minor accidents such as cuts or headaches I would call for the...
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...Delivering Learning and Development Activities Identifying Training Needs The purpose of my training session was to give delegates a guidance of the skills and knowledge to understand Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should it ever be required in an emergency situation. I felt that the simple knowledge of basic CPR is important for all to know for personal reasons. Training needs are identified in numerous ways. It maybe that an employee would be required to do a full first aid at work course within their working environment under Health & Safety legislation or just the companies preference to increase their provision. It maybe required under their occupation e.g. working with children that they are required to hold this qualification. The individual may simply have the desire or feel they lack the knowledge and skills should they ever be required. An individual may simply by deemed the best person to have first aid qualification because the come in to contact with many members of the public. As such one never knows when an emergency situation could arise and there might only you in the vicinity. Training Objectives My main aim for my course was to make this a realistic fun and interactive course but not to forget the seriousness of how important it is for everyone to know basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. By making the course fun and interactive I hoped this would make...
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...SAFETY, EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID AWARENESS What is safety? relative freedom from danger, risk, or threat of harm, injury, or loss to personnel and/or property, whether caused deliberately or by accident. WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY? 1. A serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action. 2. A condition of urgent need for action or assistance WHAT IS FIRST AID? Emergency treatment administered to an injured or sick person before professional medical care is available. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT Prior to flight f/a attend a safety briefing with the purser. The pilots may also be present. This briefing entails:- * Going over safety and emergency checklist * Locations and amounts of emergency equipment and other features specific to that aircraft. * Boarding particulars verified- special needs pax, ums , wheelchair pax, vips * Expected weather conditions – turbulence Pre-departure checks on board the aircraft: * Ensure all equipment are on board e.g. Life vests, flashlights, firefighting and first aid equipment. These should be in the correct quantity and in proper condition. * Unserviceable /missing items reported and rectified before take-off * Monitor cabin for any unusual smell / unusual situations * Maintain certain precautions – doors disarmed/open during fuelling on the ground. * Assist loading of carry-on baggage, check weight, size and dangerous goods. *...
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...tactical field care card 6515-01-537-4163 | skedco first responder card 6530-01-548-4410 | skedco first responder card set 6530-01-548-4384 | | EMS vital stat notebook | rite in the rain ems vital stat notebook 7530-01-536-2656 | | medical visual translator card | universal visual translator pocket card 7610-01-533-5199 | kwikpoint medical visual language translator 7610-01-568-1485 | kwikpoint iraq medical visual language translator 7610-01-577-8228 | kwikpoint afghan pashto/dari medical visual translator 7610-01-578-0558 | | medic molle bag resupply kits | medic supply kit 6545-01-467-5035 | airway management set 6545-01-467-5416 | bandage kit 6545-01-467-5415 | general supply kit 6545-01-467-5007 | general equipment kit 6545-01-467-5021 | pharmaceuticals kit 6545-01-467-5039 | | combat lifesaver bag | CLS bag 6545-01-532-3674 | od green CLS bag 6545-00-912-9870 | recon mountianeer acu TC3 CLS bag 6545-01-537-0686 | | CLS bag supplies | catheter adapter 6515-01-519-5778 | 3in surgical tape 6510-00-926-8884 | nasopharyngeal airway tube 6515-01-233-1917 | muslin bandage 6510-00-201-1755 | elastic bandage 6510-00-935-5823 | gauze bandage 6510-01-503-2117 | elastic bandage kit/israli bandage 6510-01-492-2275 | adhesive bandage 6510-00-597-7469 | 18 gauge intravenous catheter 6515-01-484-1327 | 14 gauge catheter and needle unit 6515-01-153-5373 | first aid dressing 6510-00-201-7425 | occlusive adhesive...
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...01 June 2011 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Standard Operating Procedure for 2/7 IN Battalion Aid Station 1. References a. FM 4-02.4 Medical Platoon Leader’s Handbook b. 68W Advanced Field Craft: Combat Medic Skills c. AR 40-3 Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Care d. AR 40-61 Medical Logistics Policy 2. Purpose a. To establish and outline a Standard Operating Procedure for 2/7 IN Battalion Aid Station based off of the above references. 3. Scope a. The requirements herein are applicable to all personnel within the Battalion who work in or utilize the services of the Battalion Aid Station. 4. Policy a. Medical care is characterized by the ever present need for continuing education. All medics must be familiar with a wide range of medical references and participate in medical training whenever possible. To aid the BAS in patient screening, the triage process will be utilized to determine who will return to duty and who needs further care. b. The primary function of the BAS in garrison is to provide the Soldier with appropriate level one medical care at the Battalion echelon. The primary source of follow on care will be provided by the Troop Medical Clinic, while in garrison. The BAS will act in conjunction with the TMC by screening patients, and treating minor injuries only sending Soldiers to further care when it is beyond the medic’s capabilities. Under no circumstances should a medic extend themselves beyond their limitations...
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...Life Is a travesty 1. Allergic Reactions Allergies are common reactions to food. These can be very lethal for customers. This is the reason why restaurants have to take in necessary precautions in food preparations. * Proper Communication. The restaurant should place the ingredients of their food in the menus, and highlight dishes that contain some of the most common allergens in order for the customers to prevent getting allergy attacks. * Employee Training. Employees should be trained in handling and preparing food to avoid cross-contamination. This is to prevent the possibility of restaurants getting ingredients of another dish (with allergens) mixed up with another (without). * Use of Proper Equipment. In relation to employee training, the restaurant should have adequate equipment for the handling of food. * Proper Cleaning Procedures. In relation to the previous two, the restaurant must properly clean its dishes in order to prevent contamination. * Proper Storage. Make sure ingredients and food dishes do not touch/contaminate one another. 2. Injuries due to Falling Objects It is also a common occurrence in restaurants when employees have objects to fall on them. These are some measures that can be undertaken to prevent it from happening. * Proper Inventory Keeping. Do not keep inventory items in too high positions, so as to decrease the need for employees to reach up and risk having the objects fall on them. It is always safer...
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...1. Define first aid First aid is the provision of immediate care to a victim with an injury or illness, usually effected by a lay person, and performed within a limited skill range. First aid is normally performed until the injury or illness is satisfactorily dealt with (such as in the case of small cuts, minor bruises, and blisters) or until the next level of care, such as a paramedic or doctor, arrives. 2. State the purpose of first aid a) Preserve life - This includes the life of the casualty, bystander and rescuer. b) Protect the casualty from further harm - Ensure the scene is safe. c) Provide pain relief - This could include the use of ice packs or simply applying a sling. d) Prevent the injury or illness from becoming worse - Ensure that the treatment you provide does not make the condition worse. e) Provide reassurance 3. Principles of first aid a. Explain Identification First aid is the initial assistance or care of a suddenly sick or injured person. It is the vital initial care we all feel an impulse to give as soon as possible after an accident or illness. In an emergency situation it is crucial to be able to recognise the appointed first aider. We have a range of first aider identifications such as hivis waistcoats, armbands, badges and helmet labels. First aid is an important part of everyday life, both at home, work or at play. Everyone should learn first aid and be willing to administer basic care until emergency assistance...
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...| Good Samaritan Law Definition - A Good Samaritan in legal terms refers to someone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured person on a voluntary basis. What Is The Good Samaritan Law The "Good Samaritan Law" is the legal term that refers to someone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured person on a voluntary basis. The Good Samaritan laws offers legal protection to the person that gives reasonable assistance to another person who is injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated. They made this law to encourage people to offer assistance without the fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death (Good Samaritan law, 2009). Most overdoses occur in the presence of other people and take several hours to cause death. However, research finds that in up to half of cases, no one calls for help. 911 calls are also often delayed as witnesses try ineffective methods of reviving people such as slapping them or dousing them with cold water. The most common reason given for not calling 911 or for delaying help seeking is fear of arrest and prosecution (Szalavitz, 2011). Who Does It Protected Most of the Good Samaritan laws are specifically made for the public and each law protects different individuals. A person will be protected under the Good Samaritan laws as long as he or she has good intentions to aid the victim to the best of his or her ability during a medical emergency. Under some Good Samaritan Laws, as long as medical...
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