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Securing the sceneSecuring the sceneSecuring the sceneSecuring the sceneSecuring the sceneSecuring the sceneSecuring the sceneSecuring the scene
• 1. Electrical hazards
• 2. Chemical hazards
Before performing any First Aid, Before performing any First Aid, Before performing any First Aid, Before performing any First Aid, Before performing any First Aid, Before performing any First Aid, Before performing any First Aid, Before performing any First Aid,
Check for:Check for:Check for:Check for:Check for:Check for:Check for:Check for:
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• 2. Chemical hazards
• 3. Noxious & Toxic gases
• 4. Ground hazards
• 5. Fire
• 6. Unstable equipment
Chain of SurvivalIn order for a person to survive:
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Early
Access”112”
Early CPR
or First Aid
You
Early
Defibrillation
EMS on
scene
Early
Advanced
Care
Hospital
ABC’sABC’sABC’sABC’sABC’sABC’sABC’sABC’s• Causes of Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest
Electrical
Drowning
Toxic -
Noxious
gases
Suffocation
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Heart Attack Trauma
Drugs Allergic reactions
Reaction TimeReaction TimeReaction TimeReaction TimeReaction TimeReaction TimeReaction TimeReaction Time• If CPR/Artificial respiration is administered
• Chance of brain damage
0 to 4 minutes -4 to 6 minutes -6 to 10 minutes-10 minutes + -
Oxygenated blood flow must get to brain
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10 minutes + -
Recovery rate of Recovery rate of
victim if has victim if has
artificial artificial
respiration done respiration done
immediatelyimmediately
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• Use chin lift/head tilt
Look.-listen-feel for breathing
• Establish responsiveness
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Attempt to Ventilate
Check pulse Recovery position
Cardio Pulmonary ResuscitationCardio Pulmonary ResuscitationCardio Pulmonary ResuscitationCardio Pulmonary ResuscitationCardio Pulmonary ResuscitationCardio Pulmonary ResuscitationCardio Pulmonary ResuscitationCardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Should be trained to perform this procedure
• If done improperly, could harm victim
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• Courses available everywhere
• New in Late 2006
– 30 Compressions to 2 Breaths
– For Everyone!
Airway ObstructionsAirway Obstructions
openopenopenopen
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closedclosedclosedclosed
obstructedobstructedobstructedobstructed
Tongue
Heimlich ManeuverHeimlich ManeuverHeimlich ManeuverHeimlich ManeuverHeimlich ManeuverHeimlich ManeuverHeimlich ManeuverHeimlich Maneuverfor for for for for for for for
Conscious Airway ObstructionConscious Airway ObstructionConscious Airway ObstructionConscious Airway ObstructionConscious Airway ObstructionConscious Airway ObstructionConscious Airway ObstructionConscious Airway Obstruction
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Types of BleedingTypes of BleedingTypes of BleedingTypes of BleedingTypes of BleedingTypes of BleedingTypes of BleedingTypes of Bleeding
•Veins
Spurting (“a chorros”)
Steady flow (“flujo
constante”)
Artery
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•Veins
•Capillary Oozing (“suave”)
Internal Injuries
Types of WoundsTypes of WoundsTypes of WoundsTypes of WoundsTypes of WoundsTypes of WoundsTypes of WoundsTypes of Wounds
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Control of BleedingControl of BleedingControl of BleedingControl of BleedingControl of BleedingControl of BleedingControl of BleedingControl of BleedingDirect Pressure
Elevation
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Cold Applications
Pressure bandage
TourniquetTourniquetTourniquetTourniquetTourniquetTourniquetTourniquetTourniquetAbsolute last resort in
controlling bleeding
Remember - Life or limb
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Once a tourniquet is Once a tourniquet is Once a tourniquet is Once a tourniquet is
applied, it is not to be applied, it is not to be applied, it is not to be applied, it is not to be
removed , only by a removed , only by a removed , only by a removed , only by a
doctordoctordoctordoctor
Diabetic emergenciesDiabetic emergenciesDiabetic emergenciesDiabetic emergenciesDiabetic emergenciesDiabetic emergenciesDiabetic emergenciesDiabetic emergencies
Insulin Shock (Hypoglycemia)
Result of insufficient sugar- Fast onset
•Cold clammy skin, pale, rapid respiration's and pu lse, incoherent
Find out if victim has past diabetic historyFind out if victim has past diabetic history
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•Treat by giving sugar bases products
Diabetic coma (Ketoacidosis)
Too much sugar or insufficient insulin- Slow onset
•Warm, dry skin, slow respirations, smell of rotten fruit on breath
•True medical emergency, activate EMS system immediately
BurnsBurnsBurnsBurnsBurnsBurnsBurnsBurnsCool application Don’t break
blisters
Dry sterile dressing, treat for
shock
RAPID TRANSPORT!!!
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Minor Burns and ScaldsTreatment:
•Place the injured part under slowly running water, or soak in cold water for 10 minutes or as long as pain persists.
•Gently remove any rings, watches, belts, and shoes from the injured area before it starts to swell.
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swell.
•Dress with clean, sterile, non fluffy material.
•Don't use adhesive dressings.
•Don't apply lotions, ointments or fat to burn/ scald.
•Don't break blisters or otherwise interfere.
•If in doubt, seek medical aid.
Fractures & DislocationsFractures & DislocationsFractures & DislocationsFractures & DislocationsFractures & DislocationsFractures & DislocationsFractures & DislocationsFractures & DislocationsMust treat for bleeding first
Don’t straighten break
Treat the way you found it
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Do not push
bones back
into place
IF A DISLOCATION IS SUSPECTED...IF A DISLOCATION IS SUSPECTED...1. Apply a splint to the joint to keep it from movi ng.1. Apply a splint to the joint to keep it from movi ng.2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow 2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow bloodflowbloodflow to the areato the area
The most common dislocations occur in the shoulder, elbow, The most common dislocations occur in the shoulder, elbow, finger, or thumb.finger, or thumb.
DislocationsDislocationsDislocationsDislocationsDislocationsDislocationsDislocationsDislocations
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2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow 2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow bloodflowbloodflow to the areato the area3. A doctor should be contacted to have the bone se t back 3. A doctor should be contacted to have the bone se t back into its socket.into its socket.